Milkweed (Asclepias) Seeds and Plants

[Mona Miller]

First, do a state search.

http://plants.usda.gov/checklist.html
Put in Asclepias and then click your state. My state is Virginia. Here are the results for Virginia:
http://plants.usda.gov/java/stateSearch ... eField.y=5

I'm starting a current plant/seed list for places to buy milkweed (Asclepias). If you know of a good source that I haven't list, then please share it. Just reply to this topic and any input would be appreciated. I've been working on a native milkweed collection at the botanical gardens where I volunteer (Meadowlark Botanical Gardens). You won't find the milkweed planted in one location. Some of it will be woodland, others wetland, others meadow.

http://www.prairiemoon.com/seeds/wildfl ... n=1&page=2
Prairie Moon
Check website for availability and pricing

Asclepias amplexicaulis (Sand Milkweed)
Out of stock
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Asclepias exaltata (Poke Milkweed)
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Asclepias hirtella (Tall Green Milkweed)
Out of stock
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Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
Swamp Milkweed is deer resistant and grows in moist to average soils, blooming in July and August.
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Asclepias pumila (Plains Milkweed)
NEW! Plains Milkweed is a drier, western Milkweed species found north from MT/ND and south to NM/TX.
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Asclepias purpurascens (Purple Milkweed)
Purple Milkweed flowers will attract a variety of nectar seeking insects from the very small to large, Bumble Bees and, of course, Monarchs.
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Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
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Asclepias sullivantii (Prairie Milkweed)
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Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)
The fragrance of Common Milkweeds' flower is very delicate and pleasing.
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Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Out of stock
This is a great Milkweed for a sunny location in a dry area. Butterfly Weed's vivid orange color, low mounded profile, and ability to attract and sustain butterflies make this plant a well known favorite for all types of Gardens.
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Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed)
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Asclepias viridis (Spider Milkweed)

[Mona Miller]

http://georgiavines.com/Seeds/asclepiaseeds.html
Georgia Vines' Asclepias Seeds
(Check website for availability)

Asclepias arenaria SAND MILKWEED
Asclepias asperula SPIDER MILKWEED ANTELOPE HORNS
Asclepias cordifolia HEARTLEAF MILKWEED
Asclepias cryptoceras or Davis Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica APOLLO ORANGE
Asclepias curassavica APOLLO YELLOW
Asclepias curassavica MEXICAN MILKWEED
Blood Flower (Asclepias Curassavica)
Asclepias Curassavica Red Butterfly
Asclepias curassavica SCARLET MILKWEED
Asclepias curassavica SILKY DEEP RED Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica SILKY GOLD MILKWEED
Asclepias curassavica SILKY SCARLET Milkweed
Asclepias eriocarpa, Indian Milkweed, or Monarch Milkweed
Asclepias erosa or Desert Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata POKE MILKWEED
Asclepias fascicularis NARROWLEAF MILKWEED
Asclepias fruticosa African Swan Milkweed
Giant Milkweed Tree or Calotripis gigantea
Asclepias hallii HALLS MILKWEED
Asclepias hirtella WOODSON TALL GREEN MILKWEED
Asclepias incarnata CINDERELLA SWAMP MILKWEED
Asclepias incarnata ICE BALLET
Asclepias incarnata ICE FOLLIES
Asclepias incarnata PULCHRA MILKWEED
Asclepias incarnata Soulmate
Asclepias incarnata SWAMP MILKWEED
Asclepias latiflora or BROADLEAF MILKWEED
Asclepias physocarpa FAMILY JEWELS
Asclepias Purpurascens PURPLE MILKWEED
Asclepias solanoana Serpentine Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa SHOWY MILKWEED
Asclepias sullivante PRAIRIE MILKWEED
Asclepias syriaca or Virginian Silk
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias verticillata WHORLED MILKWEED
Asclepias vestita Woolly Milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora GREEN COMET
Asclepias viridis SPIDER MILKWEED
Climbing Milkweed vine or Matelea decipiens

[Mona Miller]

Native American Seed, Junction, TX
Phone: 800 728 4043
Fax: 800 728 3943
www.seedsource.com
Kip Kiphart

They are located in Argyle, Texas. These are the seeds of Asclepias that they carry, but they also carry plenty of other hosts and nectar sources.

http://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detai ... CT_ID=3068
Asclepias asperula
Antelope Horn

http://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detai ... CT_ID=3139
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed

http://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detai ... CT_ID=3101
Asclepias viridis
Green Milkweed

[Mona Miller]

http://www.cactusstore.com/catalog.php
Seeds Asclepias subulata (Desert milkweed)
Asclepias subulata (Desert milkweed). Sunset: 11-13; USDA: 9-11. Full sun to part sun. Heat tolerant. Low water needs. Evergreen, small shrub grows to 5' tall; 4' spread. Origin: California, Nevada, Arizona and Baja California.

I haven't ordered from this place, just found it while searching.

[Mona Miller]

http://www.cnplx.info/nplx/nplx?page=ma ... X&cat=none
List of Asclepias in California
Click on the name and you'll get possible sources.

[Mona Miller]

http://www.cnplx.info/nplx/nplx?page=match&taxon=Asclepias&cnames=&family=none&lifeform=none&native=none&countylist=none&elev=&bioregion=none&wetland=none&plant_community=none&series=none&out=HTML&sort=taxon&rsiteLink=CNPLX&cat=none
List of Asclepias in California
Click on the name and you'll get possible sources.

http://www.elnativogrowers.com/californ ... s_only.htm
El Nativo Growers, Inc.
Asclepias fascicularis

http://www.elnativogrowers.com/Suitabil ... rflies.htm
Natives for Birds and Butterflies

[Mona Miller]

California Native Plant Nurseries
http://www.native-again-landscape.com/p ... eries.html
Scroll down for a long list of native nurseries. You just have to search their lists to find milkweed (asclepias).

[crazymilkweedman]

Sullivant's Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii)
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
Honeyvine milkweed (Cynanchum laeve)
Me..I have quite alot,just let me know if you need some!

[cocoonage]

What kind of growing conditions are talking about if we were to try these out in a mountain greenhouse out of the native area?

[cocoonage]

I have been doing a little bit of research on my own question and was a little bit surprised at what I found especially regarding the method of watering the plants. It seems like a standard greenhouse can produce a stable plant, but different hoses and watering methods and schedules can make a really big difference in what we see as the final result. Have any of you ever used teejet spray nozzles?

[Mona Miller]

I haven't tried these, but do use a shower setting (water hose nozzle) when watering.