Butterfly Bush

Can you grow this plant from seed?

I don't know, but I don't see why not. Maybe you could check on gardenweb.com - there's a forum on there about seed starting. Let us know what you find out!

I surfed a bit. There are many references to growing Buddleia from seed, seed for sale, and some germination info. I might have to try this one myself:)

Well I am not exactly sure if you can grow it from seed , as all I have ever heard of is taking cuttings! But then again there is no reason why not!

I've got about 10 packets of these seeds!! Who wants some?

I want some no matter what color they are. But, what color are they? How about if I send you light purple pincushion flower (scabiosa) I found at El Chico last night? Or maybe something else from my list?

Hi Dave :) I think I can grow these puppies and I am not afraid to try, ha! I've got a packet of goblin gallardia with your name on it or...maybe something else?

You go, Girl!
Sounds like Rise Ann has no fear and will not be intimidated by any seed ... I'll bet she doesn't take prisoners, either. ~teasing~

RiseAnn, I'd love the hoblin gallardia, and GrannyLois, I'll accept the pincushion flower that El Chico gifted you last night. :)

Check your mail for my address - and I'll need your addresses, too!

BTW - these seeds I'm sending you came in a trade from someone else. Believe it or not, they sent a BOX that was positively FULL of seeds. There must have been over 300 seeds in this box - all still on the stems! So I seperated them out into 10 cram-packed packages. :)

Dave

Here is a discussion on gardenweb about butterfly bush seeds.

Some think that they do not produce seeds, but one person said that they do produce seeds.

Well, I have a slew of them right here. I hope they are good seeds (I guess we'll all find out this spring).

That was a really helpful web site. Thanks, David.

I love a good debate. Actually my keeness on trying seeds that need stratification this year stems from information (1)I read in a book by Lauren Springer called the Undaunted Gardener (I borrowed it from the library and now its on my Christmas list). This lady grows literally thousands of seeds and starts many of these outdoors in January (zone 5). (2) Trudi Davidoff from Garden Web sent me a detailed note of her method to starting seed in winter also. (If you would like me to forward you a copy I still have it) I believe that the key is that these little guys need to be frozen. Boy can they get frozen in Rapid City. Thanks for sharing Dave! Oh, and Granny Lois - how did you guess...I most definitely DON'T take prisoners ;)

Stratification certainly is an interesting subject, and I've never done it. But, at the same time, I haven't grown an amazingly large variety of plants from seed - yet.

I have an interest in crepe myrtles (lagerstroemia indica) and hear that they need stratification. This winter I will be experimenting with these seeds by planting hundreds of them, each with slightly different conditions. When I find the one that works best, I'll be posting my results. My bet is on the 8 weeks in the fridge, then 70 degrees with light under 1/16" of media.

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