Re: Asclepias tuberosa


>Hi,
>I planted 3 bare root Asclepias tuberosa last fall and this is the first
>time growing this species.  I know that they are late to break dormancy
>but they have not appeared above ground yet.   I live in Western MA zone 5
>and am wondering if they still have hope or perhaps they did not make it
>through winter, they are planted in sandy well drained soil .  Other late
>breaking plants such as hardy hibiscus and platycodon have made their
>appearance above ground already. Just how late is butterfly weed?
>Thanks in advance for any info. 
>Jerry

Jerry, I'm in Southern California, a far far milder climate than yours and
my A. tuberosa just appeared this week, so I'd say don't give up on yours
yet.  If it gives you any idea of how our areas compare, I planted
cucumbers and corn in the ground about two weeks ago and I was a month late!

Nan
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