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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 30, 2016
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    It is very difficult to transplant or move Milkweed successfully.
    They have a very long taproot that can grow as much as 2 feet deep.
    You have to dig quite deeply to get all the tap root.

    You can have some success with small seedlings but the larger plants are nearly impossible to move.
    Here is a link with care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 28, 2016
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    Yes, if you need to control the amount of Milkweed on the property and you are able to, I would collect the pods.
    You certainly could save the seeds and scatter in an area that you would have permission to do so.
    Also you may want to contact a local garden club. Perhaps the members would like some Milkweed seeds to have in their own gardens and properties.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 15, 2016
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    I'm not sure about milkweed in particular, but many plants will not flower if there are high levels of nitrogen in soil. Your garden soil may be too "rich" for them. Try growing them in an unfertilized patch of your yard or in an area where no compost or fertilizer has been applied for several years.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 30, 2016
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    Most milkweeds are perennial, and some will spread underground, so they will surely come back next year unless they are in an environment that is unsuitable for them. Many milkweeds don't flower until their second year, so what you're observing is probably normal and you will see flowers next year.

    Here's more about milkweed care:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 25, 2016
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    I believe this to be Crown Flower or Calotropis. It is a Milkweed.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    November 21, 2016
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    Some milkweeds are perennial and some are annual. If yours are perennial and they are winter-hardy in your climate, then they will be fine either way, and once the leaves are completely brown, you can either cut the stem or leave it there over the winter.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 12, 2016
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    Generally it is quite easy to direct sow the seeds into the garden.
    In the Fall you can scatter the seeds in the planting area and the cold winter will provide the seed stratification needed for the seeds to germinate.
    If you purchased seeds from a vender they should have had information provided if they were prechilled.

    If starting indoors (which you have done) you should plan to start them approx 4 to 8 weeks prior to last frost date.
    You can start in trays of potting mix or even larger pots. Plant the seeds about 1/2" deep with 1/4" of soil on top. Keep the soil moist.
    Germination should be in 7 to 10 days and temperatures should be at 75 degrees F.
    Make sure the seedlings to not get wet by watering from below as they can die off from dampening off quite easily.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm

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