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Asclepias
verticillata
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Propagation
Notes
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| Species | Asclepias verticillata |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Common name(s) | Whorled milkweed |
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William
S. Justice @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
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| Maturation sign(s) | capsule splits easily; seeds turn brown |
| Collection dates | late September to mid October |
| Seed cleaning | separate seeds from capsule |
| Storage | dry |
| Germination method(s) | cold stratification or cold, moist stratification in sphagnum; germination and survival excellent |
| Restoration potential | proven performer |
| Other notes |
light was not necessary for germination (Mabry) |
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Published data |
needs light, will germinate after 90 days of cold stratification (Cullina 2000) |
| Last updated: | 3/9/04 |
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