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Subject: "Native Plant - Caryopteris"

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patban -- USDA Zone 8

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May-25-03, 11:35 AM (EST)

"Native Plant - Caryopteris"

I have a small Caryopteris plant growing in my yard. Can these be propagated by seeds or strictly cuttings?

I also have some flowers from another Caryopteris plant that have dried as I was going to plant the seeds.

If I can only propagate by cuttings, how do I go about doing that?

If seeds can be used, when would be the best time to plant these?

I have started a Hummingbird, Butterfly garden so these fit right in but would like to cut costs by taking cuttings or using seeds where possible.

Thank you for any information you can pass along.

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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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May-31-03, 09:54 PM (EST)

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1. "RE: Native Plant - Caryopteris"
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Hi,
Caryopteris is a vigorous grower and self-seeder. So let the flower heads mature fully and either let the seeds fall and grow on their own or collect the seeds and sow them yourself. Sometimes the best way is to let nature take its course and have it seed itself. I had a Zebrina Mallow once that I couldn’t get the seed to propagate but I had them all over the place once I allowed it to do its own thing. Just a thought.

Happy Gardening,
Diane

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