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 …

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Availability: In stock
SKU
50025
Quantity Price Ea.
1/4 Lb $95.00
1/2 Lb $190.00
1-2 Lb $265.00
3-4 Lb $208.33
5-9 Lb $187.00
10+ Lb $169.50
Cultural Details
Soil Type Loam, Sand
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. 

Establishment Notes

Establishing a native plant community from seed can take 3 years or more. Read our Seed Mix Establishment Guide.

Pure Live Seed Notes
All seed is Pure Live Seed (PLS). One PLS pound is defined as the weight of seed required to equal one pound of 100% pure, germinable seed. This is calculated based upon each seed lot's purity and germination tests. We track the ecotype origin of our seed inventory and provide this information at customer request.