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 Name | Botanical Name | Methods of Propagation |
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| Artemisia 'Powis Castle' | | Cuttings, Layering |
| Milkweed | Asclepias incarnata | Cuttings, Seeds |
| Catmint | Nepeta | Cuttings, Division, Seeds |
| Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea, E. paradoxa, E. augustifolia | Cuttings, Division, Seeds |
| Hosta | | Division, Seeds (may not come true from seed) |
| Russian Sage | Perovskia atriplicifolia | Hardwood and Softwood Cuttings |
| Salvia | Salvia nemorosa | Cuttings, Seeds |
Propagating Shrubs and Trees
Trees and shrubs can be propagated from a variety of methods. Always get good, clean, disease free material when taking cuttings.
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Methods of Propagation |
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| Birch (River) | Betula nigra | Cuttings |
| Hydrangea | H. macrophylla, H. serrata | Cuttings |
| Hydrangea (Oak Leaf) | Hydrangea quercifolia | Cuttings, Seeds |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | Cuttings, Grafting, Seeds |
| Red Twig Dogwood | Cornus sericea, C. alba | Cuttings |
| Viburnum 'Shasta' | Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosa | Cuttings, Layering |
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Propagating Annuals
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Methods of Propagation |
|---|
| Coleus | | Cuttings, Seeds |
| Impatiens | | Cuttings, Seed |
| Petunia | | Seed |
Propagating Herbs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Methods of Propagation |
|---|
| Basil | | Cuttings, Seeds |
| Oregano | | Division, Seeds |
| Stevia | | Cuttings, 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.
