Asclepias exaltata
POKE MILKWEED, TALL MILKWEED
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Asclepias exaltata (poke milkweed or tall milkweed) is native to eastern North America. It blooms from late spring to early summer. Seeds are rare and hard to find.
Poke milkweed is found in moist woodland habitats. It grows in moist soil and sunny or partly shade places. It grows from 0.6 to 1.5 meters (2.0 to 4.9 ft) tall.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 0.6 to 1.5 meters (2.0 to 4.9 ft), though usually near 5 feet
Location: Sun, part sun or part
Hardiness zones: 4-7
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Temperature 20-22 C (68-72 F) for 4 weeks. They may be growing at this point. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.
Asclepias exaltata
POKE MILKWEED, TALL MILKWEED
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Asclepias exaltata (poke milkweed or tall milkweed) is native to eastern North America. It blooms from late spring to early summer. Seeds are rare and hard to find.
Poke milkweed is found in moist woodland habitats. It grows in moist soil and sunny or partly shade places. It grows from 0.6 to 1.5 meters (2.0 to 4.9 ft) tall.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 0.6 to 1.5 meters (2.0 to 4.9 ft), though usually near 5 feet
Location: Sun, part sun or part
Hardiness zones: 4-7
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Temperature 20-22 C (68-72 F) for 4 weeks. They may be growing at this point. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.