Milkweed so early!

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Milkweed so early!

Postby dandjtaylor » Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:42 pm

This is the earliest I have ever seen the common milkweed in my garden sprouting.
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Re: Milkweed so early!

Postby Mona Miller » Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:49 pm

This is the warmest winter in my area that I can remember. I don't think things stopped growing that much--especially, the weeds.

I saw a swamp milkweed about 3 inches tall in one of my pots.
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Re: Milkweed so early!

Postby terrifly » Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:45 pm

My swamp milkweed popping through :D
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