Milkweed plants --"Butterfly Plants" are the host plants for Monarch butterflies...but milkweed is also a highly sought nectar source for many other butterfly species When to Plant Milkweed seeds can be sown outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Refer to the seed packets for special instructions on sowing the seeds. Keep in mind that seeds have a range of soil temperatures at which they will germinate. Also, remember that under sunny conditions the soil temperatures can be much higher in the daytime than the ambient air temperatures you experience. Plant the seeds early since those planted late in the season may not germinate because of high temperatures. Germination outdoors depends on soil moisture and temperature and could take several weeks if conditions are not ideal. A smooth, clump-free, weeded soil bed will virtually guarantee a successful start for germination and seedling establishment. If vegetation exists in the future habitat location, it can be removed by using a tiller or by hoeing the area. To reduce clumping, do not work the soil when it is wet. The soil should be worked to a fine consistency to ensure good soil to seed contact. The seedbed should be kept moist until germination. As the seedlings become established, it is important to avoid watering too much or too little. A light watering each day until roots are well established (7-10 days), preferably in the morning, should be sufficient.

• MONARCH Butterfly Plant Seeds - Great Butterfly Plant!!!

MONARCH Butterfly Plant Seeds - Great Butterfly Plant!!!