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Growth and Survival of Two Western Milkweed Species

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Are you the type of person who wants detailed, highly informed information about native plants and native plant propagation? If so, you may be interested in reading a recent study that looked at the growth of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) and narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) in nursery production. Collecting from various locations to increase genetic […]

Monarch Butterflies Use Heartleaf Milkweed (Asclepias cordifolia) in the Klamath-Siskiyou

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Monarch butterflies have been making their way through the Klamath-Siskiyou for over a month now. They have made their way from their overwintering grounds on the southern California coast along their ancient migratory path. On April 18, 2015 I saw the heartleaf milkweeed, or Asclepias cordifolia (ASCO), in full bloom in the Kangaroo Roadless Area, […]

NATIVE MILKWEED FOR MONARCH BUTTERFLY RECOVERY

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Monarch butterflies are an iconic species. Many people remember a time when they were omnipresent in the summer in the United States, but times have unfortunately changed as the monarch butterfly faces more threats to their survival than ever. The monarch butterfly is known by scientists as Danaus plexippus, which in Greek literally means “sleepy […]

Klamath River Club: A story of fire resilience through native plant restoration and native plant gardening

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As winter weather draws us indoors this time of year, it gives us time to reflect on some important experiences and learning opportunities in 2022, including this summer’s McKinney Fire, which tested the fire resiliency of our native planting and seeding projects at Klamath River Club on the Klamath River in northern California. This summer […]

Seed Germination and Propagation Reference Guide

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Klamath-Siskiyou Native Seeds (KSNS) has created a Seed Germination and Propagation Reference Guide to help you more easily and successfully germinate native seeds of plants native to the Klamath-Siskiyou Ecoregion of southern Oregon and northern California. This new page on our website features the following seed germination and propagation information: Quick & Easy Guide to […]