Re: Asclepias from seed
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Asclepias from seed
- From: A*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000 14:33:48 EST
Barbara,
I have grown Asclepias x "Gay Butterflies" and the germination is rather
poor. I got the seed from from a reputable commercial source.
I normally chill most of my perennial seed. I have very little problem
germinating the other common species of asclepias such as A. tuberosa and
others. Sometimes the seed lot might contain a lot non viable seeds.
Another secret in germinating asclepias is that it needs warmth. Soil temps
should be around 70 F. I have no trouble getting asclepias up during the
summer. It starts germinating within three to five days under a mist system.
Al Krismer
Cincinnati Ohio
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