Hello. I have never visited this part of ATP before but my recently developed passion for the butterfly has made me realize that I need to learn all I can about wildflowers. It appears that milkweed is vital to the health and well being of the caterpillars of a lot of different butterflies. I am trying to find a source of seeds or plants to establish a wildflower garden area here at my home. I did find a field that must have a couple of thousand of the Tuberosa (orange) milkweed but I hear because of the deep taproot that that transplanting success is not likely. Too bad as they are there for the taking according to the landowner. I've never started plants from seeds but I am a quick learner and willing to give it a go. I may ask some pretty basic questions at times because I know nothing about wildflowers, but I am not a novice gardener. What is a good source of reliable seed for tuberosa and other milkweeds and any other plants that I should consider.? I have lots of room so I welcome all suggestions. Thanks.
