Mississippi State University Extension Service

Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly weed

Perennial; .5 oz. per 1000 seed; germination temperature 70-75 degrees F.; cover lightly with media; days to germinate 21-28; chill seed in sand at 36-40 degrees F. for several weeks prior to germinating; days sowing to transplant 35-55; growing on temperature 60-65 degrees F.; 10-11 weeks for sale as green packs; grow in full sun.

Supplies needed; Sunshine Mix 1 or Metro Mix 200; Super 606 packs ( 36 cells/flat) or 4 inch pots; all purposr liquid fertilizer (20-20-20).

Sale date = April 15 or after last frost

Sowing date = February 5; soak seeds starting January 22

Transplanting date = 6-8 weeks after sowing


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