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Danita said:Due to a really deep tap root, Asclepias tuberosa are really hard to divide or even transplant. I would collect seeds and winter-sow those rather than attempt dividing. I've failed at moving them several times because the end of the tap root snaps off and the plant dies. Very sad!

I agree. I've moved small volunteer seedlings, but never succeeded with a mature plant. The tap root breaks and the plant croaks. Maybe they're easier to dig is sandy soil, but not in my clay.

Karen