Create a garden with monarch butterflies in mind using Flower Native American Mix for Monarchs. This blend combines native wildflowers that provide nectar for adult monarchs with milkweeds that serve as host plants for their caterpillars. Developed for the Midwest's summer breeding range and migration corridors, it brings varied flowers and textures to garden beds, managed meadows and habitat plantings. Each packet contains 1,000 non-GMO, heirloom planting seeds in a 20-species blend.

Germination Rate: 77%. Test Date: 7/26. AWSC.

Why Choose Native American Mix for Monarchs?

• Nectar and host plants: Wildflowers offer nectar resources for adult butterflies, while Butterfly Milkweed and Swamp Milkweed provide monarch caterpillar host plants.
• Diverse garden color: Twenty species create a varied planting rather than a single-flower display.
• Habitat-focused planting: Use the mix to add flowering resources to a thoughtfully managed garden, with plant suitability checked for your region.
• Seasonal variety: Different species develop and bloom at different times, adding interest as the planting matures.

Species Included in the Mix

• Autumn Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)
• Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
• Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
• Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis)
• Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
• Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
• Gayfeather (Liatris spicata)
• Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)
• Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)
• Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
• New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
• Ox-Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
• Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata)
• Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
• Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
• Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve)
• Spotted Joe Pyeweed (Eutrochium maculatum)
• Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
• Tickseed Sunflower (Bidens aristosa)
• Wild Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Planting Tips for Success

• Regional suitability: This blend is intended for the Midwest. Check local native-plant guidance before planting elsewhere; native to North America does not mean every species is native to every location.
• Site selection: Choose a sunny garden area and review the moisture needs of the included species. Butterfly Milkweed and Swamp Milkweed favor different moisture conditions, so the species that thrive will depend on your site.
• Prepare the bed: Remove weeds and competing vegetation before sowing. A clean seedbed gives small seedlings a better start.
• Sowing and dormancy: Follow packet directions and regional guidance for fall sowing or spring preparation. Some native perennial seeds benefit from a cold, moist period before germination; do not expect every species to emerge together.
• Seed-to-soil contact: Sow evenly and press seeds firmly onto the prepared surface. Avoid burying a mixed packet deeply, and follow the packet's covering instructions.
• Establishment watering: Keep the seedbed moist without saturating it while seedlings establish. Adjust later watering to rainfall and the plants that develop.
• Fertilizing: Avoid heavy feeding. Base any fertilizer application on soil needs and label directions rather than trying to force rapid growth.
• Support and space: Allow room for taller species to develop. Use discreet support where exposed stems need protection from wind.
• Patience and maintenance: Identify seedlings before weeding, and allow perennial species time to establish. Some may not flower during their first growing season.
• Protect habitat: Avoid insecticides on plants supporting butterflies and caterpillars. Check for eggs and caterpillars before trimming host plants.

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Ways to Use Native American Mix for Monarchs

• Butterfly gardens: Add nectar flowers and milkweed host plants to a regionally suitable garden.
• Managed meadow-style beds: Create an informal flowering area with ongoing weed control and room for mature plants.
• Learning gardens: Observe the differences between adult butterfly nectar plants and caterpillar host plants without disturbing feeding caterpillars.
• Habitat borders: Use along sunny garden edges where varying plant heights and textures can develop.

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Plant 1,000 seeds and grow a diverse garden with flowers and milkweeds for monarch habitat.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Species proportions, emergence, flowering, height and performance vary. Not every species will thrive in every site, and butterfly visits are not guaranteed.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark place, away from heat and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Match the blend to your local climate and planting calendar. This mixed packet does not have a single growing requirement shared by every species.
• Ornamental Use: Seeds are sold for planting, not eating. Milkweeds contain compounds that can be harmful if ingested; keep plants and seeds away from children, pets and livestock that may eat them.

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