Asclepias fruticosa
SWAN PLANT MILKWEED
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Gomphocarpus fruticosus, previously known as Asclepias fruticosa, is a lesser known Milkweed perennial. The plant blooms in warm months (May-July).
These seeds are rare and in limited supply.
Type: Perennial
Height: 90 cm or 3'
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 7-11
Seeds per packet: 10 (previously 3)
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 fruticosa
SWAN PLANT MILKWEED
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Gomphocarpus fruticosus, previously known as Asclepias fruticosa, is a lesser known Milkweed perennial. The plant blooms in warm months (May-July).
These seeds are rare and in limited supply.
Type: Perennial
Height: 90 cm or 3'
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 7-11
Seeds per packet: 10 (previously 3)
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.