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- Should I plant milkweed in my garden?
- How do I grow milkweed in my garden?
- Does milkweed come back every year?
- Does milkweed spread fast?
- What can I plant next to milkweed?
- Where should I plant my milkweed?
- Will my milkweed grow back after caterpillars?
- Is milkweed toxic to dogs?
- Does milkweed need a lot of water?
- How long does a milkweed plant live?
- Should milkweed be cut back in the fall?
- Does milkweed flower the first year?
Should I plant milkweed in my garden?
The National Wildlife Foundation recommends planting milkweed that is native to your area, particularly for large-scale planting (see its guide to milkweed regions for more information), but common milkweed, butterfly weed, and swamp milkweed will do well in most gardens.
How do I grow milkweed in my garden?
Milkweed plants benefit from vernalization, a process of cold treatment, before sprouting. They get this when planted outside, but to speed up the growing process, treat the seeds through stratification. Place seeds into a container of moist soil, cover with a plastic bag, and refrigerate for at least three weeks.
Does milkweed come back every year?
Perennial milkweeds grow back year after year. They provide habitat for traveling Monarch butterflies. If the milkweed is a perennial, like Asclepias curassavica (tropical milkweed) pictured above, you'll notice tiny leaves growing from the base of the plant at some point after the upper stems have been consumed.
Does milkweed spread fast?
Milkweed is one of the Monarch Butterflies' favorite plants and will bring many winged friends to your garden or meadow. It can be a challenge to grow but once established it will thrive for years to come and spread quickly. Perennial.
What can I plant next to milkweed?
A few companion plants that come to mind include Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium maculatum), cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), coneflower (Echinacea), Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia), bergamot (Monarda), goldenrod (Solidago), ironweed (Vernonia), and various asters.
Where should I plant my milkweed?
Plant in full sun locations. Soil: There is a Milkweed variety for every landscape. Common Milkweed grows well in average garden soil. Swamp Milkweed, as its name implies, will do best in a moist environment, making it great for wet meadows or rain gardens.
Will my milkweed grow back after caterpillars?
If the caterpillars have striped your milkweed plant bare can you save the plant to re-grow ? Hi Kelcey, Yes, even if the caterpillars have eaten all the leaves and the plant is just stems, after a while, new leaves will sprout and grow. My milkweed plants have been stripped several times.
Is milkweed toxic to dogs?
The Pet Poison Helpline reports that milkweed is a moderate to severe poisoning in dogs and cats, which means get to the vet as soon as you suspect your pet has ingested the plant, or even butterflies or caterpillars that eat milkweed.
Does milkweed need a lot of water?
Water. Common milkweed does not need watering except in the driest conditions.
How long does a milkweed plant live?
There are over 100 species of milkweed in North America and the diversity of foliage and flower color is quite amazing. All milkweeds are herbaceous perennials, meaning they live for more than two years. In fact, most milkweeds will live for several years if cared for properly.
Should milkweed be cut back in the fall?
It is recommended to prune the milkweed stalks to about 6 inches in height during the fall and winter months to discourage monarchs from establishing winter-breeding colonies. ... Re-cut the milkweed every few weeks as leaves re-sprout.
Does milkweed flower the first year?
In general, milkweed may not flower in the first year of growth, because it is investing its resources in growing a strong root system. ... Luckily, monarchs will lay their eggs on milkweed even if it is not flowering! The caterpillars eat the leaves of the plant, so your milkweed can still be a host plant without flowers.
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