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Mon, Dec 27, 10 at 15:55
| Last spring I tried sowing butterfly bush seeds directly into the garden, and nothing grew.
So I was wondering if these seeds can be started indoors? If so, what is the recommended method and how early should I start them? I'm in zone 5 (Chicago.) |
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| Buddleia davidii - Moist chill (stratify)of 2-4 weeks may improve germination but isn't strictly necessary. Surface sow, do not exclude light, @ approx 70F for germination in 20-30 days. They shouldn't be difficult for you, such prolific self sowers here we can no longer plant, noxious invasive :) Same in Oregon, and a while back they were getting some attention in Massachusetts but I don't know what their status might be in Illinois or the other colder states in 2010. |
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| I've started butterfly bush inside twice with great results. Just followed the instructions on the envelope. The germination rate was good and they transplanted well. Have fun! |
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