Complete Guide to Butterfly Weed - Grow and Care, Asclepias tuberosa

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This is a comprehensive video on how to Grow Butterfly Weed. Topics covered include:
- What is Butterfly Weed?
- Benefits of Butterfly Weed
- Butterflyweed growing conditions and care
- How to germinate Butterfly Weed Seed
- Wildlife attracted to Butterfly Weed
- Garden Uses of Butterfly Weed.
Butterfly Weed is a wildflower native to North America that looks great in a formal manicured flowerbed, or a wildflower garden / meadow. Butterfly Weed is almost irresistible to pollinators as well as a larval host for the Monarch Butterfly. Scientifically known as Asclepias Tuberosa, we will lay out a case as to why you need to grow Butterfly Weed!
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@carmencortelyou9463 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve grown butterfly weed for twenty years and it’s one of my favorites! It tolerates drought but does not like to be mulched - mulch will kill it, so keep it away from this plant and it’ll be fine. Also, if you pick the blooms, or deadhead, it will bloom a second time - you can still get seeds from the second blooming if your season is long enough. One more thing I learned is this: Even if monarch larvae eat most of the plant in the spring, it will regrow!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right on mulch - lots of natives need a gap between mulch and stalks. I've learned that the hard way. Thank you for sharing your experience- 20 years of knowledge and observations are valuable

@pennygreenler4351 3 жыл бұрын

good to know!!

@moisesm9602 3 жыл бұрын

So would it grow in a desert 🤔

@kitty4tify 3 жыл бұрын

I mulched in April and my plant is hardly growing. Thanks for this info. I will remove the mulch.

@carmencortelyou9463 2 жыл бұрын

@Jason 333 Asclepius tuberosa, known also as butterfly weed, doesn’t get anywhere near that tall.

@shirleyandrews1152 11 ай бұрын

Fun fact: in the early days in America the women made lovely little capes by sewing EACH seed onto the fabric making a fluffy fur-like garment. I saw one in a museum. Those women had patience😻.

@growitbuildit 11 ай бұрын

Wow - what museum was that? I would like to see that.

@B30pt87 2 ай бұрын

What an uplifting video! Very informative. I am going to plant this at the top of my tallest hill where the butterflies can easily see it. Thank you very much for showcasing this beautiful plant.

@growitbuildit Ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Good luck getting started with Butterflyweed - it's a great flower!

@prismatica8416 2 жыл бұрын

I love how literally all my favorite flowers are natives.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

That is a good set of favorites!

@shirleyandrews1152 11 ай бұрын

My B’weed is still blooming‼️my house (my town) was burned to the ground in the 2018 Camp Fire in CA. For almost 5 yrs the milkweed & 1 Salvia have come back every spring. There is NO WATER available yet. When I finally get my house rebuilt I’m planting LOTS of milkweed‼️THANK YOU for you great program & info.😻

@growitbuildit 11 ай бұрын

That is great that it is still blooming. This has been a strange summer - I even have some blooming too! Good luck!

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

One thing I've found to really help seeds grow and do well is to inoculate the potting soil you buy from a store with a cup of soil from your home. The ground that you have around the house is chock full of microbial life that you won't find in store-bought potting soil. So.... add a cup of your dirt to the potting soil and store it away just like you always would. This way, when your seeds can immediately start building a relationship with the microbial life, something folks don't often think about. A lot of the reason for the stunting seen in plants that go from potting tray to open ground is just them having to take time and try building the relationship between the root and the new-to-them soil biome. Also, with tap roots, I've found it very beneficial to use a 12" masonry drill bit to drive a hole deep into the ground. Those little plants only have so much energy, so if they have to expend it trying to burrow down through the ground and establish themselves solidly.... that's less energy they have to make growth above ground and flower. Just like people, the less work we do, the more weight we'll put on. 😁

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

That is an interesting suggestion on the handful of soil. I may have to try that. It makes sense, so I thank you. I've done something similar in the past in regards to the masonry bit. I've pounded rebar down and then removed again to break up the compacted rocky/sandy loam.

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Have you ever tried growing A.tuberosa from a cutting? I just tried and it didn't work, but I'm not sure what I might have done wrong. Fresh cut, from a wild plant in bloom, I put it in a vase of water to see if roots buds would develop. For a few days, it looked great and the leaves remained green and supple. Unfortunately, no rootlets appeared. Figuring that might have been too much water for a plant that likes austere conditions, I potted it and made sure the soil was moist. I had hoped that maybe the presence of dirt would stimulate a little root development, but nope. As the blooms slowly faded, the leaves yellowed and wilted. Maybe some rooting compound is necessary?

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've never tried this plant from a cutting

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Nuts. Both my cuttings died so maybe it's just not possible.

@aileenc7390 3 жыл бұрын

I am amazed with all the factual, consice information of the videos!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aileen!

@mrkengage 3 жыл бұрын

Super-kewl! Great video!!

@BayouChicGardening 3 жыл бұрын

I grow this plant. It definitely attracts butterflies.

@lillypod1337 2 жыл бұрын

I grow it next to Veronica and everything is completely ignoring the Butterfly Weed, lol. Also, Anise Hyssop will suck all the pollinators straight off your Butterfly Weed as well.

@skaughtsman Жыл бұрын

I saw this in the wild in Northern Utah, took a photo, and that led me to this video. Very cool. I'd like to grow this in my yard.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

It is a wonderful plant. I love having them around.

@klorraine1952 Жыл бұрын

I just rescued a chrysalis that was attached to a tomato in my garden. The tomato plant was beside some butterfly weed. The Monarch emerged in 3 days in my screened porch! So fascinating to observe! 🧡

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Karen - cool.

@rethablair6902 Жыл бұрын

💛Lucky u. I used to raise monarch butterflies🦋

@lanniearmstrong8141 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for creating this video! It’s packed with so many helpful tips.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Lannie. I'm glad you found it helpful!

@MsBenzthere 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent info. So glad I found you!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan!

@MambaChicka 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful information presented in a coherent order - perfect. Thanks!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Jess!

@suejacobson1714 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You’re a Great teacher! Exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue! I'm very happy you found it helpful!

@10thletter40 3 жыл бұрын

This was something I desperately needed. Ty for this!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome!

@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

Just bought some seed today and came online to find some guidelines in growing it. This is a superb video and comments are exceptional. Thanks for your help. Good camera work. Jesus bless.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra! Good luck!

@carolberridge6102 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the introduction to this lovely plant. And your explanation was clear and thorough. All the best!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol! I'm happy you found it useful

@juliam.mallen3181 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating a very cool quite informative video well done!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia!

@CurtisHoneycutt Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic overview... thanks!

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Curtis! Glad you liked it

@chrissyt2342 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of cold stratification of all my milkweed varieties so this def helped me!!!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I'm glad you found it helpful Chrissy!

@Joseph-ww3zr 3 ай бұрын

Packed with info. Just how I like it

@growitbuildit 3 ай бұрын

Thank you - I aim to please!

@lynngrant3068 2 жыл бұрын

Best you tube video I have found. Thank you !

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Lynn! Glad you enjoyed it

@tikab8208 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It was so helpful!!! Happy Planting

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jahari - I'm glad you found it helpful!

@conniegriner1847 3 жыл бұрын

As always, great information, Joe! I’ve got butterfly weed in my winter sowing jugs, and I’m excited to see what happens.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Connie! You're going to love Butterfly Weed! It is a really cool flower.

@hotarutomoe4697 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best guide to growing milkweed! Thank you!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hotaru! I really appreciate it.

@Morinehtur Жыл бұрын

Love how this plant looks. Thx for the video.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Morinehtur - glad you enjoyed it.

@LorelHopkins 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so beautiful! And your explanations are so clear and easy to follow. Thank you

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Lorel - I'm glad you are enjoying my videos.

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

I bet this plant would look amazing paired up with blue cornflowers.

@vtek2508 Ай бұрын

Perhaps combine it with another native and not a hybrid

@soniatriana9091 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all this awesome information!! Great pictures!! Very helpful!! I hope everyone goes this plant - bc it’s amazing to see so many beautiful butterflies in my garden, as they feed & lay their eggs. Then, it’s so incredibly crazy go see all the caterpillars!! Adults & kids are all equally fascinated by this entire butterfly process!!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best milkweed to have in a garden setting for sure. It checks many boxes. Pretty, not too big, not aggressive, brings in wildlife.

@VagoniusThicket Жыл бұрын

Very informative style . You do an excellent job of teaching us about these native plants. Thank you !

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dipuc! I'm very happy you are finding the videos helpful.

@dawn6954 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Best educational video for gardening I've found this far. Thank you! Great concise content!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jenevans9004 3 жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favorite plants. I just bought my first home and put two in the front. I doubt I’ll get blooms this year but I’m so excited for the years to come. Thank you so much for sharing this info!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Jen. Glad you liked it!

@Exposetheluciferianagenda 3 жыл бұрын

I have most of them, my favorite is the spider Asclepias.

@user-bc8vm8qz8t Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this learning you have shared now I want to grow this plant. Thank you for the learning show. I look forward to others

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome - I'm glad you found it helpful!

@tapirman111 2 жыл бұрын

man that butterfly garden you got going in your backyard is something else. Truly amazing stuff! Good video too!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle - I'm glad you like it. There is so much insect life back there in the Summer.

@lobstermania4025 3 жыл бұрын

Just planted mine after leaving them in the frig for 2 months. I have a few sprouted a few weeks ago and I'm hoping they work out. Such a beautiful plant. Thank you young man!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! It is an excellent flower.

@reeintili6927 3 жыл бұрын

How doesn't this dude have more subs?!!!?

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Share share share!!!

@jeniferwall2444 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! Really great, organized information!

@eyeYQ2 3 жыл бұрын

I just subbed, so it's one more... ; )

@seamus6994 2 жыл бұрын

Liked, Subbed and Saved! Very good info here. I ordered Milkweed and Butterfly weed Seeds. Will check more of your videos.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Seamus! This is probably the best milkweed for residential gardens. It lives long, and is compact/versatile.

@nildaotero2933 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, very informative

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Nilda - I'm glad you found it helpful

@nashvlbees 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Didn't know it is in the milkweed family. I started growing common milkweed a few years ago and the Monarch's have returned in bunches. I have a couple of butterfly weed plants. It's their 2nd year and I'm hoping and expecting the plants to be bigger and brighter this year. Thanks for the video!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. You should get some blooms this year. Mine just emerged the other day (a month after everything else).

@vojaro5669 3 жыл бұрын

You were very informative … thank you. We’re starting a butterfly garden this year in hopes of helping as many monarchs and other butterflies, bees, etc.. You presented valuable information in a very thorough way so that will help a lot. Thanks again.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vo! I'm very happy you enjoyed and found my video helpful.

@evergreen8965 Жыл бұрын

I have a couple coming soon to my garden! This video was excellent.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@saddleridge4364 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, thank you. I want to add this to my front garden bed this spring.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@pinlegouchin8493 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video that I’ve found that really teaches. Luv the lesson. I’ve been trying to start a butterfly garden for the past 2 or so yrs

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy you appreciate the time/effort! I'll be putting out more videos as time goes on!

@KarenHobart 2 жыл бұрын

Love this how do I subscribe to your Chanel?

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

There should be a red button somewhere in the lower right part of the screen that says "subscribe "

@Irishjay-gu5pb 3 жыл бұрын

Great, concise information!! Thanks! I really love the orange Milkweed too, but I was wondering how to plant the seeds I collected last year. So thank you very much! :) I too am trying my best to help the Monarch, I have seen my farm get more and more butterflies each year, which is so exciting!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful. Orange Butterfly Weed is just eye-catching. I wish I found it in the wild more often. I mostly sea Common and Swamp Milkweed over here.

@rebeccacook6285 3 ай бұрын

I love how you did this video. Very good information. Thank you

@growitbuildit 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - I'm happy you enjoyed it

@denisebell3435 3 жыл бұрын

i came across this channel an love it. thank you so much. new subscriber

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome aboard.

@Ro_Beardski 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I direct sowed some swamp milkweed back in December hoping some will sprout this spring. I’m definitely going to get a pack of seeds for butterfly weed and try sowing indoors. Keep up the good work. Love your videos!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you RC! I'm glad you liked it. You are going to love Butterfly Weed. And the more species of milkweed, the more "full of life" your garden will be.

@ewynkoopinWi Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The butterfly weed is perfect in so many ways. I love finding the volunteer seedlings in the spring and relocating them around my yard or sharing them with friends and family. The color is magnificent! Thanks for the video.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Ellen - Butterfly Weed is probably my favorite of all the Milkweeds.

@akaRadar 10 ай бұрын

if ever you have extra, i would pay shipping if you’d be willing to share seeds or seedlings! hoping to fill my 2 acres with monarch saving beauties! But need help getting my started.. appreciate your post & this helpful video too! 💗

@jeanroeder5534 3 жыл бұрын

A very thorough explanation, thank you I will definitely be planting this. Sharing your video with a garden friend who tends monarchs.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean! You will love this plant. Mine just starting popping up this week.

@jodyk4949 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info on this pretty plant!

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Jody - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@gwennvorsaga3576 3 жыл бұрын

Six dislikes how could this be.? Crazy people.... I have been watching so many videos on this subject recently as I am getting onboard with raising monarchs and this channel is by far hands down the absolute best most informative channel I have found! I am So glad I found you! You have saved me so much time on this endeavor. Thank you for this wonderful information and your wonderful channel. A new subscriber forever. Thank You

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gwenn! I'm very happy you like the videos I make! I'll try to keep them coming. And I really appreciate your comment - it is very nice to hear!

@helenpatterson3858 3 жыл бұрын

They probably were meaning to hit like but the screen is small and they have fat fingers.

@dictationdubstep 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a comment on the bottom about how this is not a good flower for monarch larva. That the pink and purple flower species are good and the orange/red ones bad.

@OWK000 3 жыл бұрын

I have wondered about the down thumb clicks before: I think the fat finger or parkinsons, MS type excuse is relevent and then there are just trolls going around being pests for the heck of it or maybe there are folks that actually think they can skew the alogorithyms.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

@DireNova - this specific species, Asclepias Tuberosa is good for Monarchs. It is native to North America. There is no red on the blooms. The one that is red/orange is Asclepias curivassa, a totally different species (and it can harbor a parasite that harms Monarch larvae).

@george200099 3 жыл бұрын

This is easily one of the top 3 gardening channels on KZfaq!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@flatsville1 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated channel so far.

@digsindirt4490 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. We’ve been scrambling in TX to get more milkweed because of our freeze. I had no idea I needed to stratify the seeds. That explains a lot. 🤦🏽‍♀️

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I've gotten it to sprout before without stratification. But it took a bit longer to germinate. It's early enough that you've got plenty of time to stratify

@cherrillstockmann6590 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this informative video!

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@adamgelbart5708 3 жыл бұрын

Asclepias is such a cool genus. I also like that you're using a native milkweed, so many people just go for the tropical (A. curassavica) because it's easy to find, at least in my case in Los Angeles. Your collection technique is really cool. I've seen people tie little sachets (like the kind of thing you'd get a potpourri in) around the seed pod, can't wait to try it out and see what works best!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam - it's amazing how many different milkweeds there are. Growing up as a kid I only knew of Common Milkweed that is so prolific in the ditches in the Eastern half of the country. I should have about 5 species going in my garden now. Good luck!

@spankynater4242 Жыл бұрын

I tried tying twisties around my pods once, but it did zero good, the pods just opened up around it and my seeds flew away. I hope some of them made it.

@courtneyshackelford4888 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m planning a pollinator garden this year, and keep coming back to your channel for info! I appreciate you for sharing what you know. What zone do you live in?

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Courtney - I'm glad you are finding our info helpful. I'm in zone 6b, Southern Pennsylvania. If you are planning a pollinator garden, there are a few resources we have at our website that you may find helpful. We have a large article detailing how to make a pollinator wildflower garden. It has some sample designs that have good mixes of flowers that should keep continuous (or near continuous) blooms through the season. growitbuildit.com/how-to-make-a-micro-prairie/ And we have a complete list of plants that we've written up in detail. Lots of these will become videos at some point. I have footage for most but it just takes a lot of time to compile into a decent video. But, we generally have detailed germination instructions, grow and care - etc. growitbuildit.com/complete-native-plant-listing/ Hope you find these useful! Joe

@courtneyshackelford4888 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ll definitely use these resources!

@sarahgracesings Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I planted some this fall! Now I know what to expect 👏👏👏

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Sounds good! This is just about the best of the Milkweeds to grow. It is small, doesn't spread, but looks great.

@kaizen4all 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm planting it as soon as I can because of it.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - good luck Elliott!

@suziperret468 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks…” more flowers than vegetables.”Yeah, I grew vegetables last year, but everything attacked them, so I switched it up and started concentrating on Monarch Butterflies…It worked out beautifully. This year I’m doing nectar flowers for them and more milkweed…and again , more beautiful as the garden takes form and unfolds…

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

That is a worthy cause - and the Monarchs certainly appreciate your efforts!

@myklconjuay3637 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed with your video. Here in Florida we have 4 or 5 varieties of native milkweed, but tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is usually the only one available through nurseries. It is best to cut tropical to the ground once throughout the growing season, as it has been linked to Ophryocystis elektroscirrha- a very serious problem in monarchs.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's too bad that they only sell tropical milkweed. I've seen Butterfly Weed up here a few times. But no milkweed is commonly sold in regular nurseries.

@juneramirez8580 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a successful season growing native along with tropical milkweed from seeds. Next year I intend to plant many more seeds of native milkweeds and hopefully sell them locally. The tropical milkweed the monarchs choose to lay eggs on and eat, over the the native plants. The Tropicals I will cut down to the ground probably in late December January to prevent the parasites from spreading.

@spankynater4242 Жыл бұрын

And don't let their seeds blow away in the wind.

@dawnmyers9454 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first visit to your channel. Very nice presentation.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dawn!

@TheSuburbanGardenista 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! This was so fabulous on one of my favourite plants :)

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - one of my favorites too!

@antotaranu16 3 жыл бұрын

Your video encouraged me to cold stratify the seeds and now I have some beautiful seedlings. Thank you!!! Is butterfly milkweed perennial in zone 4a?

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the seedlings. And it should be hardy to Zone 3. So you're good.

@margaretmarshall3645 3 жыл бұрын

I planted one I bought from Home Depot in a one-gallon pot size. The desert cottontails are leaving it strictly alone, so it goes in the important category of “flowers I can grow without putting a cage around them.” Geraniums, Osteospermum daisies, autumn sage, and lavender are the others I have discovered so far, here in Southern California USDA zone 8b.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are lucky then - I've found rabbits out in PA will go for tender shoots on this one.

@davidfriend1919 Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit isn't it toxic ?

@davidfriend1919 Жыл бұрын

rabbits leave it alone because it is bitter and toxic ...

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

In my experience even toxic plants are browsed when young. Probably the chemical composition n texture changes as they age

@katloo5647 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel today - I can say that your videos have been the most informative and I've really enjoyed watching you teach about these native plants, and your videos on vegetable gardening too. We have a lot of other milkweeds on the naturalized parts of our property, but no butterfly weed, so I am growing some from seed for this year. I appreciate your knowledge and am glad to have found your channel.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Katrina - thank you so much for your kind words. You are going to love Butterfly Weed. It is one of the best milkweeds you can get.

@misodinamosa Жыл бұрын

This was great! Ton’s of information, thank you!

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome - I'm glad you found it helpful!

@easpirithguru3983 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahaa! Thank you...im putting in these and have some seeds in the fridge about to go in soil 6pks for growing...

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good luck with your seeds!

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

I like how thorough you are when you make videos about these plant species. I had to subscribe. I don't live in the US, I'm from the UK. I enjoy learning about these native American species.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment. I'll try to keep things interesting!

@justinfilipovic8939 2 жыл бұрын

Are there many monarch butterflies fluttering around in The U.K.? There are quite A few fluttering around where I live in Australia and I'm just about to plant some milkweed to see even more of them around

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

@@justinfilipovic8939 There are sometimes Monarch butterflies in the UK that are swept in by storms, but they never survive our winter. I've never seen one.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think they are in th UK. They migrate every year through North America, from Mexico to Canada.

@justinfilipovic8939 2 жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit I know they aren't native to anywhere else than North America but they have been introduced to other places I see them here in Australia in fact we have our own unique word for them we call them wanderer butterflies

@deboradelaney3614 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! Thank you for the advice on how to collect the seeds without the chaff!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Debora

@pstmartin1 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your video thank you for doing it great information will have to get this awesome plant

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

@skinz4q 3 жыл бұрын

I have these growing naturally in my yard, and it's my favorite of all the wild flowers. They're in with a field of monarda, so the effect is spectacular. They're multiplied in many areas, mostly full sun and very dry.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a perfect mix.

@catherinetrinh3260 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched several of your native (in my area) flowers and have a question. Soon I will remove the wild raspberry plants from the ditch area in front of my rural property. Will wild flowers prevent erosion? My county sells an acre of seeds for a low cost and I hope that this will serve the dual purpose of beauty, wild life attraction, and erosion prevention.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine, a natural meadow will prevent erosion. The soil structure built up with roots will allow for better infiltration of water.

@catherinetrinh3260 2 жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Thank you! I will now confidently follow through with my plan.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Catherine. I would assume the county's seed mix would include some taller grass as well? If not, you should include some like little bluestem, side oats garama,, or something similar.

@thomashurley6791 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Naples, Florida, the only plant that I have been able to buy is Asclepias curassavica which is referred to as a tropical variety in the comments below. My problem is that the caterpillars eat the leaves faster than I can grow them. I recently released 15 butterflies from chrysalises. One died because I did not noticed that it dropped from the empty chrysalis before the wings had dried. I currently have 11 chrysalises on the lanai, may have more as they are really good as getting off of my plants, out of my pots, and traveling all over the lanai. I should have 11 more monarch butterflies in about a week. Thanks for your information.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, the only answer I can give you is to grow more Milkweed. Raising Monarchs probably increases their survival rate in regards to predators. But it sounds like this may be causing you a different problem with scarcity of the leaves.

@missdeeva2266 2 жыл бұрын

I was just gifted some seeds. Thank you for the in depth tutorial

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. You're going to love this flower.

@shannonmoffett6530 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing and detailed video, thank you!!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon! I'm very happy you found it helpful.

@vanessarivas5681 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! My potted milkweeds recently died after about 3 years. I loved their flowers too! Aphids were a constant issue. 😣 I used to pinch the aphids off by hand, later on I used neem oil and towards the end I also a tried a homemade recipe with dawn dish soap. I tried to bring them indoors as a final attempt to protect them and keep them alive but they needed the sun. I did purchase seeds recently and I’m happy to know you were able germinate them without stratification. I I love your garden it is so pretty! God bless!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Aphids are a yearly battle. This year I'm mainly having red aphids on my Heliopsis. Anymore I just squish them, as you did or do nothing. I'm still getting flowers without doing anything. I've found that no matter what I do, (lady bugs, squish, hose...) there are always more aphids. Thank you for the kind words - our little wildflower area is really great. Everything is exploding right now.

@juneramirez8580 2 жыл бұрын

Vanessa just remember anything you put on your plant to kill aphids is also detrimental to the monarchs. I squish and then gently hose the plants not to dislodge any Monarch eggs or caterpillars on the leaves! Best of luck to you! We are all helping the populations of monarchs with our butterfly gardens.

@elyserhyne243 5 ай бұрын

I released native lady bugs for years. They leave but after a few years they come back. I've definitely seen a higher amount of ladybugs the past few years. Really helped the aphid issue. Try to avoid spraying if you can, because it'll hurt the monarchs too

@rjtrisurfer 3 жыл бұрын

I have Swamp, Common and Butterfly Weed plants. Monarch's seem to like the Common varieties the most followed by Weed and Swamp. Since I always run out of Common Milkweed leaves for the voracious cats, it's nice to be able to move them to the Butterfly Weed leaves toward the end of the season. Sometimes though they fail to feed when moved. The Butterfly Weed seems a bit more disease and bug resistant than the Common plants, nice insurance towards the end of the season plant blues.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried raising caterpillars. But it sounds like you've worked out a good system. I'm surprised they don't always eat the Butterfly weed though. Interesting.

@spankynater4242 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't move them. Nature and the caterpillars know what they're doing.

@icare4you123 3 жыл бұрын

He has a lovely wild area. Good information too. Thanks!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it.

@karlahuck5393 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks. i have one plant in second year. Will add more. Your info encourages me.

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Karla. This is by far the most versatile milkweed I've found due to it's size and how it is well behaved. Just protect the seedlings the first year.

@ludokerfluffle6232 3 жыл бұрын

I got some seed this year. My mom laughed. "Thats a milk weed. 🤣 you paid for free weeds." I definitely planted them in wrong place. No direct sun. So small. Relocating now.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. Hopefully the taproot is small. That is the sensitive part when transplanting.

@WarmFuzzyVibes 3 жыл бұрын

Well, you can brag to your mom when the plants bloom and look stunning!

@LisaSaffell 3 жыл бұрын

I leave my aphids, they are like candy for my Goldfinch who take care of them pretty quickly!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

My finches don't seem to like the aphids on my plants. At least I have not seen them eat any.

@juneramirez8580 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have any birds in the low desert of Arizona eating the aphids off of my milkweeds. So I have to intervene

@Xannadew Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this‼️ I needed it❤️

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome!

@flaviacotton5029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,I'm planting a bee and butterfly garden,so this video was really helpful.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@veleriasingletary3556 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I like you teaching method for each plant you discuss. You voice is very easy on the ears.

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Veleria! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos.

@florencechares1620 3 жыл бұрын

Informative and good for the environment

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Florence! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@MsElsarios 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found ur channel, thanks for spreading your knowledge 🤓🌱💚

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elsa! I'm glad you are finding it helpful.

@brentdeaner 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. Great content. Thanks for making these videos....

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for the kind words!

@donnamayne1056 11 ай бұрын

Great informative video Thank you!

@growitbuildit 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Donna!

@joyhamilton4248 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been babying our butterfly weed that we planted last summer and we now have buds all over them!!

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Enjoy your first year of blooming for your Butterfly Weed!

@earthandwind820 2 жыл бұрын

Really, thorough and informative. Thank you!

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anandab3650 Жыл бұрын

I have winter sowed butterfly weed seeds and am sooo excited to share them with friends and family! I will refer them to this video when I share the seeds!

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck, it's an amazing plant.

@tomasjuarez3248 8 ай бұрын

very informative video. Thank you

@growitbuildit 8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Tomas

@pennygreenler4351 3 жыл бұрын

excellent!! very useful information.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Penny! Glad you enjoyed it.

@dawnmorning 3 жыл бұрын

Planted this year. Thanks for video.

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Dawn. Glad you enjoyed it!

@margery2067 Жыл бұрын

Excellent class. Explained everything I needed to know & to care for my newly identified orange beauty that popped into our garden... butterfly weed

@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margery - good luck with your new find!

@madhurapatil5252 Ай бұрын

Good information. Very helpful in sety expectations.

@growitbuildit Ай бұрын

Thank you - I'm glad I could help you out

@SisterShirley 2 жыл бұрын

What a wealth of information Without the fluff Thank you for your concise video Another new subscriber From the Great Lake State of Michigan 🐢

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine! I'm very happy you enjoyed it!

@cathyhuddle1769 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite wildflower in late summer, July and August in TN. I have winter sown this in milk jugs plus bought the tubular ones at box store. Cant wait to transplant seedlings after May 10 freeze

@growitbuildit 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be curious to how the bare roots work out. If they sprout or not. Good luck!

@sandranevills 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, loaded with helpful info. Thank you very much. I just bought my first plant and am going to plant it with a butterfly bush, hummingbird mint and some white wands veronica. The pollinators are everywhere, fingers crossed for some monarchs. :-)

@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sandra. I'm glad you found it helpful - good luck!