Here because of Momma Donna!! Save the milkweeds and monarchs!

She really was trying to avoid saying balls, made me laugh even more! Sinner, LOL!

@ChucksterPenguin

3 жыл бұрын

The other name is “family jewels”.

@thomasmorgenstern9204

3 жыл бұрын

Stay on topic. Your comments don't benefit any butterflies do they?

@Bat_Boy

3 жыл бұрын

Now I gotta see some hairy balls. (Note to friends: I don’t care what you think!) 🤪

@christinaayres84

2 жыл бұрын

I am so guilty. That was funny

@toryleeann8528

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasmorgenstern9204 Relax. It was a little funny. Or I'm a bit immature. 🤣 Anyway, #SaveTheButterflies #PlantHairyBalls

She smiled naughtily with the `hairy balls' thing.

I added milkweed to my garden and I had monarch caterpillars right away! It's amazing how they know!

Now it’s because of roundup. Roundup targets milkweed because of the big cattle farms in the west and midwestern states. Here in Florida you don’t see milkweed because everything is sprayed with roundup.

@laurievoelker9005

3 жыл бұрын

I get plants at Lowe's. We don't spray our yard! I have been successfully raising monarchs for a year now!

Nice video. thanks for the call to action. Planting milkweed for the monarch migration is very important. Support your local milkweed supplier and become a resource yourself.

@Gardenerd

10 жыл бұрын

livemonarch Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Great video, funny too, she is so cute trying not to laugh herself.

I’m so excited I bought native milkweed and can’t wait to see them grow nice n tall & feed the butterflies and bees!

@Gardenerd

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I had a feeling everyone was going to laugh about the hairy balls but in all honesty, it was one of the better videos about plants in general. Thanks for that straight forward tutorial. I have two flats of common and Pink Swamp that are germinated so looking forward to the butterflies flying my way.

Save the milkweed! Save the monarch! Keep planting seeds :)

gawd I love this gal. Genuine and professional with a sense of humor. Thank you!

I would have love plant 1000 milkweed in my backyard :D Please everyone plant milkweed in your backyard. One is not enough. Try at least 20 milkweed. Thanks for support Monarch..BTW I'm from Australia and Monarch seem less and less...but in other area there good plenty Monarch over there...

@rosalynfreeman1122

4 жыл бұрын

Wezilla I just bought 2 plants today, I sure hope they don’t die on me. Will they come up every year?

@lepidlover0557

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosalynfreeman1122 Yes. Milkweeds will come up every year from the taproot. What variety did you get?

You had me at Hairy Balls

WOW...Thank you. Not in several years, but in the past, I had those caterpillars on my parsley and didn't know what they were. I will leave them alone if I see them again. Gonna look for Milkweed seeds.

@Gardenerd

3 жыл бұрын

The caterpillars on parsley are most likely Swallowtail caterpillars. They also need food, but I wish they wouldn't eat my parsley!

Yess! More the merrier thank you for your efforts to help the monarch flourish

Thank you for the informative video. Christy has an infectious smile.

Made me smile.

Well, this video is more important than ever. Thanks for the info

Excellent information about milkweed for monarch butterflies. thank you.

Started from seed about 4 months ago. Very easy to grow, I just hope they survive the Jersey winter!

@thezestypumpkin3202

2 жыл бұрын

How’d they do

Great job . Happy butterflying.

Omg you had me dying after explaining their nickname 😂😂

I like the directions for planting milkweed. I like the photos and information.

omg you're super cool!

@Gardenerd

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Thank you. I have some in my gardens.

It's my 3rd year of growing milkweed, the 1st I bought the plant and had fun releasing the seeds into the wind. The 2nd year I noticed ones that germinated in other sections of my garden. This year I collected the pods and will germinate them in pots as I find transplanting them to be difficult. For me understanding which flowering plants are easy to cultivate is way better than buying them from box stores.

Haha..was hard to keep a straight face😆🌳🥰I am new and liked it. Love gardening ..trees and plants ..Thank you for the learning ..clear and light-hearted.

Thank you for the information! I would have like to see the whole plant and a close up of the leaves and flowers.

You should have showed the milkweed plant so they could see what it looks like! I have on in my backyard and it beautiful! It’s covered with all size of monarch butterfly caterpillars right now! The puff balls are cool 😎

Thank you!!

Thanks for the tips

You make a fun and lively video. I subscribed.

@Gardenerd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

lol, "hairy balls." awesome.

Thanks Gardenerd! My wife and I are pimping monarchs like crazy and I've struggled with growing tropical milkweed from seed so this was helpful. Long live Hairy Balls!

@Gardenerd

9 жыл бұрын

Randy Baker Good! Just make sure you're planting native milkweed for your area, or cut down non-natives in winter so they don't harbor pathogens that end up killing the Monarchs we're trying to save.

Nice video. I have a bunch of milkweed plants, started with two small buck-a-piece plants. In the last 3 and a half/4 years dozens of monarchs have been born in our back yards -the old house and the one we moved to. This year I saved the seeds and have planted in little potting trays. I plan to give away seedlings in our neighborhood in the next 2-3 weeks. Anyone in Sugar Land- Richmond-Rosenberg- Katy area interested, let me know.

you are awesome!! thank you!

Hello everyone, please read this. Hairy balls and blood milkweed or any neotropical or non native milkweed can be more detrimental for monarch migration than beneficial. The only acceptable time to plant hairy balls, Gomphocarpus physocarpus, is if you live in it's native area or are in a halfway route on migration route. If you live in one of the Northern states: I.E. Indiana and plant this or a Neo tropical milkweed it can be detrimental. Since G. physocarpus is a zone 8 to 10 plant it acts like an annual in colder zones. Monarch migration is triggered by leaf fall, temp, and anthocyanin production that occurs in native perennial Milkweeds up north. Planting these "annual milkweeds" in colder zones makes monarchs stay in place for a longer duration till frost kills both them and the plant.. This is the case even more with Asclepias curassavica which is their southernmost food source and their preference over other natives. In southern states that have tropical zones the hairy ball milkweed is declared invasive.(Florida/inland tip of Texas) . Please plant only natives.

@Gardenerd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John, for reiterating what we've been posting here in the comments for a couple years now. We made that video before awareness of the pathogen problem and importance of natives came our way. Since then we've been encouraging folks to plant natives only regional to their area. You've listed some good options here.

If you plant in they will come 🦋

TY

hey I started some milkweed last year and it is coming back this year. Saw my 1st monarch this year yay. No larva tho...I planted native milkweed, and have some extra seeds if you want some....

Great Video .. Thank You ❣️

More people shout be involved in growing these plants

I love how you can't keep your mind out of the gutter, I'd recognize that guilty smile anywhere haha

@jeff6899

6 жыл бұрын

Greg...was pretty obvious, aye ? You were just humorously pointing out the obvious in a fun way; you didn't debase the video in the slightest--our youtuber friend didn't hide it either. The sicko is "K" :)

You were so cute and funny!

Charming host and very lovely as well.

great :) will plant!

@Gardenerd

10 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic news!

Awesome

Her trying not to laugh was really funny.

I just found this plant at our local garden shop. I couldn't believe what I was looking at, then was educated on the use/purpose of this amazing plant. Are they hard to take care of? And you are right, they do create quite the graden conversation! :)

@Gardenerd

6 жыл бұрын

Milkweed is about as easy to take care of as a succulent. Just make sure it's a variety that is native to your area, and prune it back once the flowers finish if you want to prevent seeds from wandering everywhere.

What variety was that! My plants got eaten and now they’re growing back and I made 6 cuttings! Some seeds need stratification, in the frig for 2-3 months in wet peat moss! 35 so far!

I would to have like to see more of the plant

i have a milkweed plant and im helping to build up the monarch butterfly

thank you so much for the info, we just got a plant, in a pot on the deck, maybe needs to go in the ground ?

@Gardenerd

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how happy it is in the pot. If it's a native variety it will probably fare better in the ground.

They also love parsley

@Gardenerd

9 жыл бұрын

We've only found swallowtail caterpillars on our parsley here at Gardenerd HQ. The Swallowtail worms also ate our dill. They have good taste!

You need to add other native, nectar rich food sources for the monarchs. When I lived in central Texas, they would lay eggs on the milkweed, but feast on Gregg's blue mistflower, and Maximillian sunflowers, Mexican mint marigold and others. My friend's field was about half native milkweed. The other half was native wildflower mix. I don't think I can even begin to name everything, but the point was that something was blooming ALL the time. There were bluebonnets, sunflowers, standing cypress, Mexican hats, rain lilies, etc. The butterflies need nectar and a water supply.

I live north of San Francisco. After the fires we had 2 years ago, I have not seen one monarch. I have several milkweed plants and zero eggs. Previous to the fires I had lots of eggs that I raised and eventually released.

@Gardenerd

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about that, Nancy. I did read something a while ago that the populations are back up in Mexico, so there's hope for a return in the future. Keep planting native milkweeds and, as the saying goes, "if you build it, they will come."

I just recently received some free seeds and I am so excited to plant them! I have a packet of narrow leaf milkweed and a nectar mix. I believe you are in California.. I got mine through Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and I think they send seeds to anyone in CA. They send you ones depending on where in CA and how close to the coast you are. So if you or anyone in CA is looking for some native milkweed seeds check them out

@virginiasosa1593

5 жыл бұрын

How get my I live in Georgia

@virginiasosa1593

5 жыл бұрын

I want free milkweed seeds

Last year they ate my hollyhocks this year im ready with milkweed this year 🙌🏼

Already got some HB's

Your such a cuti pie...smiling while saying hairy balls. hahahaha I planted some butterfly weed, gay feather and Joe Pye today in the green house. So looking forward to getting it outside :)

I knew Harry Balls, good fella, a little on the wild side.

lol you made me laugh :) harryyyy ballllss thanks

@MsChief65

5 жыл бұрын

very attractive...in the garden...lol

@shatterstar913

3 жыл бұрын

*hairy

@andrewalcazar694

3 жыл бұрын

I’m

@thomasmorgenstern9204

3 жыл бұрын

Another useless comment. Are you going to help and plant something?

Thanks. Maybe next time you can show the whole plant and give information on the care, pruning & fertilization.

@Gardenerd

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. But since there are more than 100 types of milkweed in North America we've left that part out. Be sure to check with your native plant society for the best milkweed for your area, and they will also have care instructions for that specific variety.

@joycemcinnis5457

Жыл бұрын

​@@Gardenerd I have Milkweed, my first. I was hoping to see to see your full plant, Mine has grown almost 6ft. Caterpillars did their job throughout the Spring. Almost all the leaves are gone. The monarch butterflies were beautiful.

I have both regular and Swamp Milkweed in my garden

Lol you had me laughing! Thanks for sharing

Cool

Great would be nice to live in a Monarch Butterfly trail

Ours are huge but I think we need to prune them. How do I go by doing so?

The 'hairy balls' plant is actually is actually called Asclepias physocarpa and Gomphocarpus physocarpus is the new botanical name. monarchbutterflygarden.net/milkweed-plant-seed-resources/asclepias-physocarpa/ Asclepias fruticosa (Gomphocarpus fruticosus) has rounded pods that come to a point. That is nicknamed swan plant because the point resembles a beak.

@Gardenerd

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction. We saw it listed on the unreliable interwebs as several different types of Asclepias. We picked what we thought was most common. And I just can't say Gomphocarpus physocarpus, so after a few takes we just cut that part.

I just learned that the invasive Spotted Lanterfly does not know this is poisonous to itself. Now I get to defend my property from the lanterfly while helping the Monarchs. :)

You had me at "hairy balls."

So I guess if I decide to dress up as milk weed for Halloween, I know the extra accessory I need to seal the deal and make it obvious. Aside, thank you for the informative video

Ok...this was my first time seeing one of ur videos and had to instantly subscribe! I'm literally crying laughing 😂😂!! (the video is long over btw..lol) Not only do I love gardening, but absolutely love our winged friends🐦 & pollinators 🐛🦋🐝🦇..😍 So, thanks for fighting through narration after "big hairy balls" 🤣😂

@Gardenerd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing, Keri! And welcome to the Gardenerd community. We've got other videos on flowers in our Plants for Pollinators series. Be sure to check those out!

@kerihutchings8936

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gardenerd Thank u for the content👍 Lol...i already did. Binge watched last night 😂 Planning out a few new wildflower beds for pollinators today so I can sow in the fall.. Wish me luck

That looks sooooo different from the milkweed in Michigan.

Q: I just received my seeds that I had ordered. Now that I started looking how to grow milkweed I realize it better to start germanating the seeds like 2 months before spring. So should I just wait for next summer to have a go at this or do you think if I plant the seeds now they will be big enough to provide enough food for the monarch?

@Gardenerd

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffery Jarjour I think you should plant now and let them get going as soon as possible. If you have a long summer, the plants may reach the seed stage and reseed themselves for next year. Then you won't have to plant again. Even if they aren't ready in time for the monarchs, you're starting the process of building your ecosystem. Go for it.

How long did it take for your milkweed to get that big? I live in South Florida and our milk weed plants take a while to get that big! They also have to get mature before getting seed pods.

@Gardenerd

3 жыл бұрын

This particular variety of milkweed gets over 6 feet tall during a normal growing season. I can't remember how long it took, but I remember it shot up pretty quickly. A note to say this is not a native milkweed, and we much prefer that people grow milkweeds native to their growing region instead.

I live in Chicagoland and last week I clipped a pod from a nearby milkweed plant. Can I sow the seeds from the pod and, if so, when?

@ChristyWilhelmi

8 жыл бұрын

EED SONKIN If the seeds are completely dry you can try planting some now and save some for next spring, since you get a frost. If they aren't completely dry leave them to dry on screens or papertowels until they don't dent with your fingernail. Then they'll be ready to plant again when last frost hits in spring.

The wasps and preying mantis in New Zealand are killing off our monarchs . They eat the caterpillars and even eat the crysalises . Its so bad that I have to keep my swan plants and caterpillars in pots inside my conservatory . I managed to raise 25 monarch butterflys this summer ...Luckily I have a conservatory because the caterpillars just dont survive outside any more ..

@Gardenerd

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I thought New Zealand didn't have anything that could kill you, but I guess Monarchs are a different story. Thanks for doing your part to keep the caterpillars alive.

@mister8800

5 жыл бұрын

Their main threat where I'm at is the Tachinid fly. About 80% of the caterpillars I find in the wild are infected by that fly, they'll usually have 2-3 maggots inside them that kill them in about 12 days once infected. Wasps too, but mostly that fly.

@slekan6895

5 жыл бұрын

(Sorry my English is not very good, so plz understand my poor expression) Does milk weed fruit that comes out with the same juice as milk when it's picked at the tree? I think i have milk weed in my garden, but i havent seen any harm or invasive to other plants.

@slekan6895

5 жыл бұрын

@@Gardenerd what i would like to know is that if i can eat milk weed fruits. I have been eating this fruits for years and i found that its really yummy. I usually make soups or fry with capsicum and carrot. Do you think it will be okay?

@slekan6895

5 жыл бұрын

@@Gardenerd i live in Auckland, New zealand

SaveOurMonarchs distributes free Milkweed Seed Packets to anyone requesting them at our website, SaveOurMonarchs.org. In 2015, over 1 million Milkweed Seed Packets were distributed. In 2016, we expect to distribute over 2 million. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

@Gardenerd

8 жыл бұрын

+Ward Johnson Thanks for sharing, Ward. I assume you guys are making sure that those milkweed seeds are native to the areas where they are sent. Great work. A recent report shows that Monarch numbers are up for 2015. We still have a ways to go, but it's a good sign.

@MikeTennyson

5 жыл бұрын

Wee. Saveourmonarchs. Com

I wonder if milkweed likes really sunny area? Giving it a try this year.

@Gardenerd

4 жыл бұрын

Most milkweeds are full sun, but there are over 100 types out there, so there are problem a few that work in shade.

@michaelboom4279

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I'll put most in full sun then for better results !!

Backyard planting is great but we need giant patches as in the past. At regular intervals going north and south. The length of the country. They need regular stops to feed and lay eggs. Cities and counties could plant fields and roadsides to help. Farmers can reverse some of their detrimental practices and leave areas in the countryside. Don't forget nectar gardens either.

As my father would say, you had me at "hairy balls"

I planted the seeds, kept the seed bed moist and now it looks like I just have a bunch of weeds and nothing else after about 30 days but never having grown it before I am afraid to take out the weeds for fear it's milkweed

@Gardenerd

8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Mittan It's hard to tell which are plants and which are weeds, but here's one way to tell: Look up the millkweed variety you planted in Google Images and add the word "sprout" after it. You'll see results that will hopefully identify what your variety looks like when it sprouts. If none of them match what you see in your garden, pull them out and start over. It could be that birds came and ate your seeds. You can try starting the seeds in trays this time, or indoors, to ensure germination. Then plant them out when they have a couple sets of true leaves. Good luck!

Bouquet 💅.Obeisance ji. I like your sobriety that is blessedness and beautifully illustrated about Asclepius tube Rosa weed plant which is most liking butterflies.Enjoy beauty fragrance of world 🙏.

will any variety of milkweed help the butterflies? what are the light requirements? Thanks!

@Gardenerd

5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer S, there are more than 100 varieties of milkweed, and they all feed butterflies. But it's best to find the milkweed varieties that are native to your area. You can check with your local native plant society or Xerces.org for the types best suited for your area. Most milkweeds require full sun, but there are a few that are good with part shade. Once you narrow down to which varieties are best suited to your area, those plant profiles will list sun requirements for them.

I collected seeds from live milkweed. Can I scatter and plant the seeds now, in the fall, or should I wait until spring? These grew along a tree line so I assume partly shaded is acceptable. Thanks for any advice you can give. Happy Trails!

@angelapalermo9157

8 жыл бұрын

sorry typo should have read wild milkweed not live lol ;)

@ChristyWilhelmi

8 жыл бұрын

+Angela Palermo It depends on where you live. If you live in a warm-winter climate, you can spread the seeds now. If you get snow, you may want to wait until spring to plant them out. I'd experiment, personally. Plant some now and hold the rest for spring. See which does best in your climate.

How do you have this plant grow straight up? I have 2 seed grown plants that are about 2-3ft now with a few branches that are kind of spindly and look almost like a willow. Also, would you recommend to grow these in containers?

@Gardenerd

2 жыл бұрын

The milkweed shown in this video is an upright variety. If you are growing the same type, you might have gotten seeds that rogued out (grew out as something different than its parent plant did) or with a different growth habit than the typical strain. You can grow milkweed in containers. You can tie it up to a stake if it's too weepy for you. And as always, I recommend looking for native milkweeds to your area rather than growing tropical varieties. They benefit the butterfly population more.

Any idea how Monarch butterflies are able to identify a milkweed plant to lay its eggs?

@kevinmccoy3653

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Cross Monarchs, like any insect, is able to detect the host plant by sensing it's chemical signature. I was astounded last summer to watch monarch butterflies making a bee line to my swamp milkweeds from hundreds of feet away. They would even return to the same plant several times. This is one of my all time favorite plants.

Very kool video.Just A Quesrion Do Monarch Butterlys Eat Indian Hemp?

@Gardenerd

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Homa, according to this article (www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=APCA), here's what I found about Indian Hemp plants: "Once thought to be a larval food for Monarch butterflies, research has shown that while adult female Monarchs will occasionally oviposit on this species, their offspring will not mature on it."

Here in New Mexico, I have noticed places where prairie dogs have cut all the surrounding vegetation low except for the Milkweed. In these areas the Milkweed multiplies. Prairie dogs seem to be the monarch butterflies best friend. Has anyone studied this?

@FatChanceTheCouchDog

2 жыл бұрын

I now have the same question you do... I want to know as much as I can about rebuilding ecosystems and this particular question falls under the category of prarie/wildflower reseeding. I'm actively studying how to reverse desertification and realizing that I can't just throw seeds and hope for the best. I have to consider the wildlife that would begin populating the area, their predators and lifecycles and look at companion plantings, soil fertility and microbial life too. Like, soil innoculations of beneficial bacteria and fungus, etc... Are prarie dogs good for soil tilling in the same way that hogs are great for clearing out forest undergrowth when penned in? Why do prairiedogs leave the milkweed alone? Or is it that the milkweed can outcompete against prarie dog activity? My immediate assumption is that milkweed produces an alkaline toxin that Monarch butterflies like to eat to make themselves toxic as well (survival tactic to make them unappealing to predators). That being said the assumption proposes that prariedogs find milkweed to be unappetizing or otherwise harmful to their health. If true, then yes, prarie dogs can be assumed to be a beneficial companion species for monarchs due to their ability to clear other vegetation leaving room for subsequent new growth of milkweed in the future (assuming new growth can outcompete against any other new growth of competitor plant species.)

@FatChanceTheCouchDog

2 жыл бұрын

The very next video I watched answered this question for us. It took me a while to track down our thread to share the answer with you, so I hope you get to find out. I had to type it out for you to search because youtube won't let me post the hyperlink. Nature at your doorstep channel; "Everything you need to know about Milkweed." Like 3 minutes in, he says herbivores wont eat milkweed because of the toxins. So there you have it.

is there not a stratification period for milkweed seeds?

@ChristyWilhelmi

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Dillon Good question. If you live in a temperate climate, cold stratification is a good idea. Placing seeds in cold, moist soil or the fridge for several weeks will trick seeds into thinking it's winter, then will germinate when planted in warm soil after that. Here at Gardenerd we store our seeds in the fridge 24/7, so that wasn't necessary. Plus we aren't temperate here. Turning more tropical every day, it seems.

Was curious if those little orange thrips or whatchumacallit bugs are an issue i should try to handle or are they pretty safe to keep

@Gardenerd

2 жыл бұрын

Orange thrips can cause light scarring on the rinds of citrus, but they usually aren't a big issue for home gardeners. Luckily they don't breed in temperatures under 53 degrees F, so they should become less of a problem as winter comes on. There are biological controls, such as lacewings, a specific mite, and pirate bugs, which feed on these thrips. Also, if you're concerned you can use an organic insect spray that has spinosad in them. That's usually a last resort for me, especially when it comes to milkweed. Best to plant flowers that attract the predators and leave it at that.

@christinaayres84

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gardenerd i dig this answer, thank u. I am zone 9 southern California so it dont really get that cold lol. But i did like the suggestion using some tape to grab them manually as i see them. I had tried the spraying with hose but they just dont budge ha ha

Hi, is it frost hardy? I want to grow it in Devon, UK...

@Gardenerd

5 жыл бұрын

I should start by saying that Monarch butterflies are extremely rare in England, so if you're growing it to attract Monarch butterflies, it may be a stretch. That said, the plants are pretty. Most milkweeds die back over winter. I did a quick search to see what milkweeds are sold in the UK and it's mostly Asclepias tuberosa and Asclepias incarnata. I would have a hard time believing that Asclepias curassavica (tropical milkweed) or the African milkweed featured in this video would do well there, since they are both from hot or humid climates. But the first two mentioned above seem to have a history of performing, at least. Whether they are frost tolerant, I'm sorry to say I don't know. I did read one forum that mentioned that they are "perfectly hardy in the UK" and can be grown like any perennial there. Give it a go and let us know how it goes!

That plant is the best one because they're really tall and have so many leaves to feed those chubby caterpillars. Very easy to root too. Maybe Balloon Balls was a better name to choose rather than Hairy Balls, but too late now.

Can I plant them now oct in NorCal

@Gardenerd

Жыл бұрын

Fall is a great time to plant perennial varieties, and if you don't get a frost where you live, there are some Monarchs that overwinter along the coast of California. We read a recent scientific article showing the importance of milkweed (no matter what kind) year-round for these types of locations.

Does the plant bloom until frost like tropical milkweed?

@Gardenerd

3 жыл бұрын

I only know from my own experience growing here in SoCal where we don't get a frost. I've seen this particular milkweed holding shape (not making new flowers but still holding the pods) in December.

Thanks for the video. I love your hairy balls. LOL!! :D

I have tried growing about 12 different varieties of milkweeds and harryballs is by far the best. I finally have enough milkweed for those hungry caterpillars. Do you do anything special with seeds after collecting? Refrigerate or anything?

@Gardenerd

Жыл бұрын

As with all seed-saving, it's a great idea to put your seeds, once fully dried, into a jar with a lid in the freezer for 3 days to kill off any bugs or eggs that may reside on the seeds. Then bring them back to room temperature with the lid still on. Then they will be shelf stable.

What zones can it grow. Wisconsin?

@Gardenerd

6 жыл бұрын

I found this handy site with a list of which milkweeds are native to Wisconsin. www.growmilkweedplants.com/wisconsin.html

That milkweed is known also as The Bishop’s Balls, Balloon Plant, Cotton Balls, Giant Swan Milkweed and Swan Plant, to name just a few.