perennial here, seeds started now should bloom this year. don't believe what they say, fertilize it!!!
scarlet milkweed seeds for sase
You've got mail!
seeds spoken for, will post more when i get more. thanks smilen32.
if you get even more, I'd love to be on the list.
tig, will send some seeds and plants with your package, week from monday at the latest, 7/15.
Arlene, where did you find the scarlet milkweed seeds? Would love to get some to if they are not as invasive as the normal milkweed. Thx ☺
I would love some scarlet if you get some more :)
please add me too if you get more.
I searched on eBay for either "butterfly weed" or "Asclepias tuberosa". The latin name differentiates this plant from the other invasive milkweed. Heck, I don't even know if this is a part of the milkweed family.
Anyway, there are lots of auctions for the butterfly weed. Just be careful as there seems to be at least three types of seeds:
1 - Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incaranata)we all know & love or hate (I've got those seeds if anyone wants some for an SASE)
2 - Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) - A tall 1-3 foot tall perennial. Clusters of 2-4 inches waxy orange flowers emerge in Spring. Good cut flower. Dought tolerant.
3 - Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) - another perennial that looks like the second one I described. I don't know the difference.
Edited to add the correct latin names for each variety.
This message was edited Thursday, Jun 12th 12:07 PM
And, here is a link to a great site that helps you understand each of the varieties: http://www.butterflybushes.com/milkweed.htm
I'm so glad you posted the link for the milkweeds. I got a beautiful plant from Kris (Painted Lady) at the GA plant roundup. I didn't know which one it was. It's Asclepias Curassavica, tropical milkweed. Thanks, Linda
Someone else on this site posted this link. They offer free milkweed seed. Really is a great site!
Delisa
http://www.livemonarch.com/free-milkweed-seeds.htm
I have pods that should be ready in the next week, if you'd like to send sase, will send you enough for you and many friends....
Howard
PO Box 1552
Newberry, FL 32669-1552
and honest 37 cents should be enough, i can pack them for that i'm sure.