Monarch Habitat for Dry Soils
Generous quantities of Butterflyweed and Common Milkweed are included in this seed mix as host plants for Monarch Caterpillars. In addition to the milkweed, a wide variety of nectar plants preferred by Monarchs will support …
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 1' - 5' |
Seeding Rate | 10 Lbs per Acre or 1/4 Lb per 1000 Sq Ft. |
Generous quantities of Butterflyweed and Common Milkweed are included in this seed mix as host plants for Monarch caterpillars. In addition to the milkweed, a wide variety of nectar plants preferred by Monarchs will support the adults butterflies throughout the season. This mix provides essential habitat to a variety of butterflies and pollinators, as well as Monarchs. A 30x30 foot patch seed mix site will create excellent Monarch habitat and support the entire Monarch lifecycle.
For well-drained sandy, gravelly and rocky soils. Contains at least 18 wildflowers and 3 or more grasses.
Establishing a native plant community from seed can take 3 years or more. Read our Seed Mix Establishment Guide.