Asclepias cordifolia (Heart-leaf milkweed, purple milkweed) — propagation references

Propagation method: Seed; Plant family: Asclepiadaceae. Find the plant identity and credited nursery records together. Follow the original protocol for the full method and its growing conditions.

Common nameHeart-leaf milkweed, purple milkweed
Record year2018
Scientific name
Asclepias cordifolia
Common name
Heart-leaf milkweed, purple milkweed
Plant family
Asclepiadaceae

Documented protocol references

Each entry describes a particular nursery record. Follow its source link for the complete growing procedure.

Credited authors
Smither-Kopperl, Margaret; Edwards, Annie; Kay-Cruz, Jessa.
Organization
USDA NRCS - Lockeford Plant Materials Center Lockeford, California
Record year
2023
Propagation method
Seed
Product type
Container (plug)
Seed origin
northern California
Stock type
Container plugs (1”x 1” x 2”) and deep-pots (DPs, 1.5”x 1.5” x7”)
Reported growing time
Peak germination for all treatments occurred within 25-32 days after planting

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Credited authors
Riley, Lee E.; Klocke, Allison.
Organization
USDA FS - Dorena Genetic Resource Center Cottage Grove, Oregon
Record year
2018
Propagation method
Seed
Product type
Container (plug)
Seed origin
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon
Stock type
262 ml (16 in3) container
Reported growing time
16 weeks

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Sources & dates

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