Let's Talk Milkweed (Asclepias) 🦋 Garden Guru Sean at The Gardener's Center

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Sean, the horticulture expert at The Gardener's Center in Darien, CT, is here to give us insightful information on two different types of native milkweed: Asclepias Incarnata, or Swamp Milkweed, and Asclepias Tuberosa, or Butterflyweed.
Swamp Milkweed is the preferred food source for both Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. It requires a wet area though it doesn't have to be "swampy." Butterflyweed loves it dry, hot and sunny. Both are hardy in cold temps and well-behaved in the garden.
Sean also covers how to take care of those pesty "vampire" aphids. This is something you want to take note of so you don't destroy Monarch caterpillars and eggs.
ASCLEPIAS VARIETIES
Swamp Milkweed • Grows 3'-5' tall
Butterflyweed • Grows 2'-3' tall
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@sean2val Жыл бұрын

I don't even worry about aphids the other bugs control them

@timl.b.2095 2 ай бұрын

I've been planning to get some of those milkweeds. I didn't know they got aphids, so thanks for that. I have no problem squashing aphids with my fingers.

@elizabethescher5445 Жыл бұрын

The Milkweed also grows in dry Eastern Oregon. I saw some growing in a ditch on the side of a farmer's field near the Grand Ronde River.

@Brogrl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting, very informative. 🧡💕

@TheGardenersCenter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hobbitlady7568 Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ thanks for the information

@carolinagrijalva9618 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for information.

@TheGardenersCenter Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Carolina!

@MerlyCosta Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you!

@TheGardenersCenter Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeanneriley695 10 ай бұрын

Great presentation!

@TheGardenersCenter 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens Жыл бұрын

I have about a dozen tuberosa with 3-4 in the middle of our yard that gets hit by sprinklers. Im guessing that’s why those few are struggling? They came up nicely, currently about 8” tall and then a branch or two on each has shriveled 😢 I have six new tuberosa (planted a week ago) in a corner of my yard in a more loose, sandy soil and they still look great. I also have 8 swamp milkweeds, 5 of them in a section that doesn’t get hit by sprinklers but I water that area with a hose. I’ll be curious to see how they do there. I didn’t think that area would be a problem because several of our city parks have swamp milkweed and they don’t have irrigation. Zone 5 Bellevue NE

@paulluebke8692 Ай бұрын

I’ve never had aphids ruin a milkweed plant and I’ve had thousands of aphids on a plant. Just leave them be and let the ladybugs come in and feast.

@TheGardenersCenter Ай бұрын

Agreed, often best to just let them be part of the backyard ecosystem.

@erikaerika7788 Жыл бұрын

Great😮😮😮😮

@DavidRegan-gl4ib 3 ай бұрын

Curious of how deep a container needs to be for asclepias live root,orange yellow flower type? Just received from arbor day.. thanks..

@TheGardenersCenter 3 ай бұрын

You'd want the pot for your Asclepias to be at least 8 inches deep.

@user-gh8sl7iu3y 10 ай бұрын

Milkweed is very confusing. I keep thinking about buying a couple but with the aphid problem and the wildlife eating the plants it seems they’d rarely provide any beauty in the garden. Am I correct that once they are infested if you don’t catch the infestation asap that your entire garden could become infested? Am I correct in thinking the sole reason to plant them is to feed butterflies and would that be at the risk of a battle fighting disease everywhere in the garden? Appreciate clarification. Thanks.

@TheGardenersCenter 10 ай бұрын

Milkweed is a very worthy garden plant even if you're not specifically interested in butterflies. It blooms for quite awhile and is very hardy regarding heat and cold. And because it's sap is toxic to animals you won't have to worry about it being eaten by deer or rabbits. The aphids that are fond of milkweed will not spread to other plants in the garden, they are very specific to members of the milkweed family and Oleander. If they do get aphids they rarely do much damage and can easily be snipped off or washed away with the hose.

@denisef1153 7 ай бұрын

Hi. I bought the plants to attract monarch butterflies. I only had one plant get the aphids. I snipped off like he did in this clip and that was it. No problems since. The flowers are very pretty too.

@HoosierDaddy_ 14 күн бұрын

I have several milkweeds ranging from common, swamp, and butterfly weed. Some years the aphids run wild on the milkweed until something gets rid of them, other years I don't see any aphids at all. The aphids don't spread to any other plants and are easy to get rid of if you want to. I've really fallen in love with milkweed. Once it's established, it's tough as nails. I also see tons of butterflies and native bees on mine.

@louinwy1 Жыл бұрын

Only bummer is that they wilt as soon as you cut them. So NOT for a cutting garden!

@Unzinkable Жыл бұрын

I've been spraying aphids with a water and hydrogen peroxide solution: 4 parts to one. Do you think the Monarchs might survive that?

@TheGardenersCenter Жыл бұрын

Your peroxide solution won't harm adult monarchs but be mindful not to spray monarch eggs or caterpillars with it.

@Unzinkable Жыл бұрын

@@TheGardenersCenter Is there any way you could reply with a link to an image so I'd know how to see them? I know a Monarch Caterpillar, but I have never seen eggs or baby caterpillars.