Re: PROPAGATION OF PLANTS

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• Subject: Re: PROPAGATION OF PLANTS
• From: "* S* W* <N*@worldnet.att.net>
• Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:58:07 -0700
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Cathy Cales wrote:
> 
> Can someone tell me how to propagate a butterfly bush?  Should I take
> cuttings now, in the fall, spring?  What part of the bush do I take the
> cuttings from?

My mother-in-law in Seattle simply layers a branch in the
soil.  They seem to root quite easily.  As soon as there are
roots she cuts the branch and lets the new plant develop. 
Works for her.
> 
> I also have 3 very large beautiful Coleus that I would like to "save".
> Should I bring the pots inside before first frost, take cuttings, or
> just grow new plants from seeds?

Coleus root quite easily in water or in perlite with or
without rooting hormone.  

> What about Russian Sage? How do you propagate this plant?

Don't have a clue.

> 
> Cathy
Alan S. Wicks

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