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Washington State University
Gardening in Western Washington -
Native Plants
(Identifying, Propagating & Landscape)
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plants that sprout from the horizontal roots of a parent plant. If
they have adequate roots, the suckers can often be dug up,
separated from the parent plant, and planted elsewhere. However,
because this technique can harm the parent plant, it should not be
used in a natural area unless it is slated for bulldozing. It can
be used with plants already established in your yard.
Try to disturb the parent plant as
little as possible– dig up just enough root to separate the
plants. With a sharp shovel or pruners, sever the root connecting
the sucker to the parent plant. Be sure the sucker has enough
roots to survive on its own. Try to keep the sucker's roots
encased in their soil, and keep the roots moist until replanted.
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Native plants
that propagate well from transplanting suckers:
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Credit:
Leigh, Michael. Grow Your Own Native Landscape.
Revised Edition, June 1999. |
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