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Milkweed
61chrysler

Milkweed grew from seed-no flowers

9 years ago

We planted a dozen seeds that were advertised as the correct species for Minnesota. They grew to approximately 12" but we never saw flowers/blossoms.
Is this normal for the first year? Any information would be greatly appreciated by us and the butterflies.

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  • 9 years ago

    Not sure what species you have, but my A. tuberosa seedlings all waited until year 2 to offer the first blooms.

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