Monarch populations have been in decline for a number of years, and the loss of nectar sources and milkweeds has been indicated as a major contributor to these declines. This mixture is composed of native wildflowers, garden flowers and milkweeds which supply nectar sources for adult monarchs. Milkweeds are utilized for egg-laying and provide food to monarch caterpillars. This mixture is appropriate for home gardens, commercial landscaping, golf courses and other maintained site.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibreis umbellata | Annual Candytuft | a |
| Asclepias tuberosa | Butterfly Milkweed | a |
| Cosmos bipinnatus | Dwarf Cosmos | a |
| Liaris spicata | Gayfeather | a |
| Verbena stricata | Hoary Vervain | a |
| Gaillaardia puchella | Indian Blanket | a |
| Tagetes patula | Marigold, Naughty Marietta | a |
| Tithonia rotundifollia | Mexican Sunflower | a |
| Echinacea purpurea | Purple Coneflower | p |
| Delphinium consolida | Rocket Larkspur | a |
| Cheiranthus allionii | Siberian Wallflower | p |
| Aster laevis | Smooth Aster | a |
| Cosmos sulphureus | Sulphur Cosmos | a |
| Zinnia elegans | Zinnia | a |
$17.00 – $66.00
Sizes
- 16 oz
- 8 oz
- 4 oz
Notes
- 8 oz covers 1000 sq.ft.
- 12-24 lb per acre
Key Benefits
- Pollinator
*P = Perennial A = Annual B= Biennial TP= Tender perennial, grown as an annual in colder climates
** These rates are calculated for 120 seeds per square foot, and soil preparation and weed control are possible.
(A) annuals, bloom the first year, and reproduce by seed, individual plants die each year.
(P) perennials bloom the second year, individual plants live for years, and reproduce by seeds.