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Wow, really not too sure. I pretty much just regurgitated what I read and
included my experience of only slightly successful moving of mine.
The first 1:30 of this video
is a great how-to on basal cuttings. I did this back in April with my
Eupatorium Phantom - though I didn't realize I was using basal cuttings.
Dividing this plant after only 2 yrs in the ground was a major project and some
below gound shoots naturally broke off. I stuck them in a pot to see what
would happen and, amazingly, I got another plant!
The plant I'd like to take cuttings from are Oriental Poppies. The
books always say to do it in winter. For crying out loud, I can't even
find them in winter!
So back to your question...how would you do that with this sort of
Asclepias?
You don't really know until you get down there and see what you've got. I'm
only assuming it's tuberous. I did find this, specific to A
tuberosa:
"The easiest method of propagation is root cuttings. In
the fall, cut the taproot into 2-inch sections and plant each section
vertically, keeping the area moist. "
Good luck, if this works you'll have nice litttle patches of Asclepias
nonameinata all around your place!
----- Original Message -----
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J*@aol.com
To: p*@hort.net
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:33
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Subject: Re: Need help i.d.'ing an
Asclepias species
Kitty....I'd like to try a cutting too...how would you do that with this
sort of Asclepias?
Thanks so much. Joanie Anderson
In a message dated 8/4/2013 3:00:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, k*@comcast.net writes:
Butterfly weed is tuberous rooted and does not transplant well due
to its deep taproot, and is probably best left undisturbed once
established. I've tried and it's not easy and there were sacrifices.
Asclepias are generally propagated by seed but division and rooting of basal
cuttings in spring is possible; again, not sure about success rate.
Still, you might try with just one edge of your current planting.
Getting into it that far may also help you determine if it is indeed akin to
A Tuberosa, if you see similar tuberous roots.
And your photo was absolutely beautiful, Joanie. Thanks for the
treat!
Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message -----
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J*@aol.com
To: p*@hort.net
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:46
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Subject: Re: Need help i.d.'ing an
Asclepias species
Thank you, Kitty, and I also came up empty on a search for A. species
which might be like mine.
Which means I need to propagate it....does anyone know how? If it's
an aberration then it won't come true from its seeds.
This is one plant I'd love to have much more of as it doesn't
require any fussing or much supplemental water (only in last year's super
heat). It also is not plagued with aphids as my other A.s are.
And it's wonderful with Geranium 'Rozanne' wandering around it....my
poor photo did not do either of them justice.
I hope someone has an idea of how to vegetatively propagate
Asclepias.
Joanie Anderson
35 mi. north of Chicago
In a message dated 8/4/2013 1:10:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
kmrsy@comcast.net writes:
Joanie,
The suggestion of A tuberosa probably came from the orange flowers
and the fact that it's so common. However, the small, tidy habit is
certainly not A tuberosa (1-2.5ft)
I did a cursory search of the 60 Asclepias species and named
varieties on the RHS list and found nothing that came even close. Is it
possible you have a height-challenged, albeit desireable, form of A.
tuberosa?
Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message -----
From:
J*@aol.com
To: p*@hort.net
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013
12:13 PM
Subject: Re: Need help i.d.'ing
an Asclepias species
Thank you. Don, and did you try some Potentilla after your
request for info?
The attached photo shows two species of Asclepias....it's the
smaller, rounded form in the front which I really need help
i.d.'ing. It never looks ratty, even during and after last year's
scorching, dry months
and blooms for about 3 months or so with those wonderful small,
brilliant orange flowers but the foliage is and it's habit is small
and tidy, always. I must have been sent this one in error from a
vendor but I can't find any order receipts which would reflect its
species. I have been told it's A. tuberosa but that's incorrect. I
don't believe I have ever seen this form of A. before. Talk about
lovely workhorse!
Any help anyone can would provide would be hugely appreciated.
Joanie Anderson
35 mi. north of Chicago
In a message dated 8/4/2013 11:31:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
llmen@wi.rr.com writes:
Hi
Joanie,
Is the photo already on your computer? If so,
you can send it as an attachment to your e-mail. Your e-mail
program should give you this option. If you are trying to post
from within the Yahoo Groups website, you can send the photo to me
if you wish and Iâll post it to the group.
-- Don
Martinson
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
On 8/4/13 10:57 AM, "Jeaa0088@aol.com" <Jeaa0088@aol.com>
wrote:
Hi,
everyone:
I'm desperate for more of a certain
species of Asclepias I've had for two years and I need to upload a
photo of it but have no idea how to do this on our list. Could
someone let me know how?
Thanks so much and I hope
everyone's garden is growing well this year!
Joanie
Anderson
35 mi. north of
Chicago
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