Monarch Butterfly BLEND Mix with MILKWEED Host Plant Heirloom Non-GMO 500 Seeds

Description: Monarch Butterfly BLEND with Common Milkweed & Butterfly Milkweed (ascelpias)15 Wildflower Species Mixed Pollinators Non-GMO 500 Seeds! Fresh – No Filler – Pure Seed – Non-GMOPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe Monarch Butterfly Blend is a wildflower mix for butterfly lovers that is specifically made for attracting Monarchs to the garden. This mix of annuals and perennials and host plants are what Monarch's prefer to visit for nectar and lay their eggs.WHAT’S IN THIS MIX?Annual Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) Butterfly Nectar PlantButterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Orange (Monarch Host Plant)Common Milkweed Ascelpias tuberosa) Pink (Monarch Host Plant)Cosmos 'Sensation Mix' (Cosmos bipinnatus)French 'Naughty Marietta' Marigold (Tagetes patula)Gayfeather (Liatris spicata)Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium consolida)Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii)Smooth Aster (Aster laevis)Sulphur 'Bright Lights' Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus)Zinnia 'Dahlia Flowered MixAdvantages of this mixEasy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes Zones 3 – 10 Easy To Grow Attract Butterflies Attract Birds Bee Friendly Low Maintenance Good For Cut Flowers Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) Great For Mass Plantings Multiplies / Naturalizes Light Requirements Full Sun Half Sun / Half Shade GROWING INSTRUCTIONS for WildflowersWHEN TO PLANT WILDFLOWERSFor Mixes with Perennials a late summer or early fall planting is recommended once temperatures have started to cool but with your first expected frost still a few weeks out. Spring Planting is fine but the perennials in your mix might not bloom until the following season. Milkweed needs to definitely go through a winter or be cold stratified in the refrigerator.WHERE TO PLANT WILDFLOWERSThough many wildflowers do tolerate some filtered shade, and a few actually thrive in it. The vast majority are definitely sun-lovers. Wildflowers will generally sprout in all but the most difficult conditions. This means that pampering your site with fertilizer or rich sod is not usually necessary.HOW TO PLANT WILDFLOWERSClear the area and work the soil as best you can before planting your seeds. Don't panic when some weeds sprout along with the flowers, this will happen when the soil is worked.We recommend mixing your seeds with sand - 5 parts sand to 1 part seeds. This allows for a more even distribution and also provides a convenient way to mark which portions of the site have been seeded and which have not. For a smaller area, you can hand-broadcast the seeds. For larger areas, we recommend a seed spreader to create a better cast of the seeds.After the seeds have been sown, lightly compress the seeds into the soil about 1/2" to protect from birds and wind.HOW TO CARE FOR WILDFLOWERSAlthough Wildflowers are pretty easy to take care of, there are some steps to keep it looking beautiful. Regularly weed to ensure your wildflowers are getting the nutrients they need. Water your plants during dry spells. Deadhead blooms that are spend to encourage new growth.COLD STRATIFICATIONHOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDSEveryone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.Fall PlantingIf time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected.If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8Create a "False Winter"The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months.About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand.Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives.SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life at least two years, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.

Price: 3.98 USD

Location: Sevierville, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-08-03T11:42:19.000Z

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