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growing butterfly weed from seed

15 years ago

I have stored butterfly weed seed in the refrigerator since last fall. What now? SInce it is past danger of frost, can I sow directly into the ground? Details on the proper way to do that please. Thanks so much.

See www.boolady.etsy.com for photos of some asclepias

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walkerjks
15 years ago
Most milkweeds need cold-moist stratification, so refrigerator alone is unlikely to lead to germination. I'm no expert, but there are lots of links on Google about how to do it properly.
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morz8 - Washington Coast
15 years ago
Not all ascleplias have the same germination requirements and butterfly weed can refer to more than one, if you have asclepias tuberosa -

Sow at 39F for 4 weeks moist, move to 68F for germination
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