Saturday, October 1, 2011

Plant Propagation Guide

Here is a little guide on various plants that you can propagate in your home garden. I've included the types of propagation where I've been successful (seeds, Layering, Division, Cuttings, etc.).  If I can do it so can you!

Propagating Perennials

Common NameBotanical NameMethods of Propagation
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'Cuttings
HostaDivision, Seeds (may not come true from seed)
Russian SagePerovskia atriplicifoliaHardwood and Softwood Cuttings
Salvia Salvia nemorosaCuttings, Seeds

 

Propagating Shrubs and Trees

Common NameBotanical NameMethods of Propagation
Birch (River)Betula nigraCuttings
Viburnum 'Shasta'Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosaCuttings, Layering

 

Propagating Annuals

Common NameBotanical NameMethods of Propagation
ColeusCuttings, Seeds

Propagating Herbs

Common NameBotanical NameMethods of Propagation
BasilCuttings, Seeds
OreganoDivision, Seeds


This page is in progress! For specific information on how to propagate plants and links to posts on some of the plants I have propagated go to this post on plant propagation for home gardeners.

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