HOME GROWN Milkweed Seeds — 500+ Heirloom Perennial Varieties for Monarch Habitat (Zones 3–11)

Cultivate a native monarch habitat with five milkweed varieties

HOME GROWN Milkweed Seeds unite five native varieties in one ready-to-plant pack. With over 500 seeds, this collection aims to establish a lush habitat that supports monarch life cycles and attracts a spectrum of pollinators across multiple seasons. The seeds are non-GMO and sourced from American growers, reflecting a commitment to local adaptability and garden resilience.

What you get

• Five native varieties with distinct growth habits and color, designed to attract different pollinators.
• A generous seed count that lets you outfit several beds or create varied garden layouts over time.
• Non-GMO American seeds chosen for reliability and local adaptability.

Five varieties at a glance

• Butterfly Milkweed: compact growth up to about 3 feet with fiery gold and orange clusters and a light fragrance.
• Common Milkweed: resilient perennial around 5 feet tall with dusty rose to lavender blooms and a sweet scent.
• Swamp Milkweed: reaching about 5 feet with mauve and white blooms and a vanilla aroma.
• Showy Milkweed: dense clusters in white, pink and purple with large heart shaped leaves for larvae.
• Pink and Prairie varieties: up to 4 feet tall with rose magenta tones and bright nectar sources.

Gardening versatility

These perennials thrive across zones 3 to 11 and tolerate a broad range of soils from sandy to loamy. They bring season-long color, vertical structure, and fragrance while offering nectar resources for bees and butterflies alike.

• Monarch habitat support: milkweed serves as the host plant for monarch caterpillars, making these selections a practical addition for butterfly gardens.
• Low maintenance and hardy: once established, they need minimal fertilizer and endure drought and temperature swings.

Design ideas and real life uses

Plant along sunny borders, shape pollinator hedges, or establish a welcoming wildflower meadow effect. The varied heights and colors let you craft a dynamic, natural look in spaces from sunny urban plots to larger yards.

Consider this collection as a flexible core for a pollinator garden, with opportunities to observe seasonal color shifts and to attract a wider range of pollinators over time.