Milkweed (Asclepias) Perennial host plant Seed source is AS02 Milkweed Seed Collection: a collection of various Milkweed seeds – Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa), Common milkweed (Asclepias  syriaca), Pink Swamp milkweed (Asclepia incarnata), Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) , Autumn Blaze milkweed (Asclepias mixture), Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica) Stratification – A period of cold is required to increase…Read more »

Pre-sprouting: If you’ve overwintered your Dahlia tubers, I’ve found it’s best to confirm tuber viability by pre-sprouting before planting to assure your success for growing these beautiful flowers. About 4 weeks before you want to plant the tubers in pots or in the garden, remove the tubers from their cool winter storage and place snugly…Read more »