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Milkweed is a very hardy and invasive species. My experience (and I have acres of it volunteering on my property) is it grows anywhere and everywhere in any kin
by bregma 3y ago
Milkweed is a very hardy and invasive species. My experience (and I have acres of it volunteering on my property) is it grows anywhere and everywhere in any kind of soil but it prefers full sunlight and doesn't like its feet too wet (ie. I don't find much of it in my forests or swamps). It especially likes disturbed ground where it's easier to send out its rhizomes and form genets.
- reportingsjr 3y agoThere are quite a few milkweed species, such as Sullivant's milkweed, that aren't nearly as aggressive for what it's worth. Definitely an option to plant these other sorts.
- lordswork 3y agoNit: milkweed is aggressive and hardy, but only invasive in some places (outside of NA). For many, an aggressive, hardy, native plant that is both beautiful and good for insects is welcomed with open arms.