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| A couple of years ago, I was able to offer seeds to anyone who sent an SASE. Last year, my plants did not produce a single seed pod. This year, my plants are loaded with seed pods. They are still very green, so it may be a while before the seeds are mature enough to harvest. If you would like some seeds, let me know. All I ask for is an SASE (reply to this post and I will email you back with the info) and that if your seeds sprout and make plants that have seed pods in the future, share them with other butterfly gardeners.
Mechelle |
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| I would love to try some seeds! Thanks! :D |
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- Posted by mary_littlerockar 7b Central Arkansas (mleek@sbcglobal.net) on Sat, May 14, 11 at 5:10
| Hi Mechelle, Two years ago you kindly shared seed with me. Because of your generosity, I now have plants going into their second year. I'd just like to tell you how much I've enjoyed growing these lovely little plants. Thank you so much. Mary |
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- Posted by mechelle_m z9 TX (My Page) on Sat, May 14, 11 at 23:46
| Hi Mary, I am so glad to hear that the seedlings are still going strong. The only luck I have had with these seeds growing for me is when the wind takes them and lands them in a suitable growing area. I still haven't had any pipevine swallowtails lay any eggs on the fimbriata, but I have had gold rim swallowtails. This year is a weird one for the butterflies...Early in the season, I had an invasion of the monarchs, but since then, nothing from them. I haven't seen nearly as many butterflies of any species this year. We have had some cool spells this spring, highly unusual from years past, maybe that has something to do with the fewer numbers of butterflies. Mechelle |
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| Hi Mechelle, I would love to join your list and get some seeds. They look like a lot of fun to grow. Thanks! |
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- Posted by butterflymomok (My Page) on Sun, May 15, 11 at 11:24
| Mechelle, You have shared seeds with me in the past. And they grew well. However, this winter was terrible. We had a blizzard which destroyed the portable greenhouse, and exposed hundred of plants to -22 degree temperatures(record breaking cold). I lost everything that I was overwintering. I would love some seeds to start over. Thank you for making this offer again! Send me your address, and I'll mail an envelope and postage. Sandy - sandysgarden at olp dot net |
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- Posted by mechelle_m z9 TX (My Page) on Sun, May 15, 11 at 23:34
| You are so welcome, Sandy. Every year I am lucky enough to have seed pods generate, I will happily share the seeds with the wonderful people on this forum. An email will be coming to you shortly. Mechelle |
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- Posted by bettyd_z7_va (My Page) on Wed, May 18, 11 at 1:39
| Mechelle, I would love to try my hand at growing this pipevine from seed. My husband fell in love with the Pipevine Swallowtail and I want to do everything possible to lure them to our property, and keep them there. Thanks so much for this offer. I will email you. Betty |
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- Posted by mechelle_m z9 TX (My Page) on Tue, May 24, 11 at 22:40
| I have now harvested several seed pods and have seeds ready to sendm for your SASE. Email me for more information. Mechelle |
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| many seed have just sprouted! I hope I can keep them alive now! Thanks again so much for your seeds. I planted all of mine and will be sharing the seedlings now with some friends. |
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- Posted by mechelle_m z9 TX (My Page) on Thu, Jun 16, 11 at 17:56
| Awesome! Hope they perform well for you and attract lots of pipevine swallowtails, the polydamas (goldrim swallowtail) also uses the fimbriata as a host. Mechelle |
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| ok, stupid question here but I have never grown these. I am wanting to make hanging baskets. About how many seedlings per basket would you suggest? |
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- Posted by nel.nucifera (My Page) on Tue, Aug 23, 11 at 19:54
| I know this thread is 4 months old and I don't know if the offer is still open. But I thought I'd take a chance... would you take a look at my trade list? I want to add perennial butterfly host plants to my yard in the hopes of attracting bunches of 'em! |
Here is a link that might be useful: my page
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- Posted by mechelle_m z9 TX (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 11 at 13:14
| Yes, I still have some fimbriata seeds. I looked at the list of seeds you are wanting and I think I also have fennel and dill seeds. I will have to look to see if I do still have those, but I am sure I have the fimbriata seeds available. Send me an email and I will send you contact info. Mechelle |
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- Posted by carol_jeff none (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 19:57
| It is a year+ later and I was wondering if you had a good seed crop and had any seeds to share. |
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