Monarch Magic Collection

Create beautiful butterfly habitat for our Monarch butterflies as they migrate across North America. Our selection of five Monarch butterfly favorites will help feed these important pollinators from spring to fall, providing essential support to our traveling friends. One plant each of five perennials: Asclepias syriaca, Asclepias incarnata, Aster novi-belgii ‘Prof. Kippenberg, Aster Lady in Black, and Liatris aspera

Zones	4 - 8
Advantages	Deer Resistant Attract Butterflies Bee Friendly Squirrel Resistant Rabbit Resistant Easy to Grow Low Maintenance Fragrant Native Multiplies / Naturalizes
Annual Rainfall	Less than 10" (with irrigation) 10 to 20" 20 to 30" 30 to 40"
Mature Plant Size	Asclepias incarnata - 3-4' tall Asclepias syriaca - 3-4' tall Aster novi-belgii Professor Kippenberg - 40-48" tall Aster alpinus- 12" tall Liatris aspera - 36" tall Asclepias incarnata - 3' wide Asclepias syriaca - 24-30" wide Aster novi-belgii Professor Kippenberg - 18-24" wide Aster alpinus - 6-12" wide Liatris aspera - 12-15" wide
Bloom Time	Early summer to mid fall
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Size	Collection of 5
SKU	HC017135

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Monarch butterflies need our help and now we can provide it, AND, add a beautiful perennial collection to our gardens. Our 5-plant Monarch Magic Collection includes Rose (Swamp) Milkweed, providing essential food and support for Monarch caterpillars. Additionally, 2 late summer blooming Aster varieties (Professor Kippenberg New York Aster and Alpine Lady in Black) will provide needed nectar for traveling butterflies. Lastly, Common Milkweed and Gayfeather (Liatris aspera) are true butterfly magnet and a favorite of Monarchs, supplying nectar during late summer to fall. These native perennials are easy-to-grow, long-lived, drought tolerant garden plants that will add natural beauty and enjoyment as you watch the butterflies fill up!

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SKU	HC017135
Item Package Size	Collection of 5
Common Name	Monarch Magic Collection
Botanical Name	Monarch Magic Collection
Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Mature Height	Asclepias incarnata - 3-4' tall Asclepias syriaca - 3-4' tall Aster novi-belgii Professor Kippenberg - 40-48" tall Aster alpinus- 12" tall Liatris aspera - 36" tall
Mature Spread	Asclepias incarnata - 3' wide Asclepias syriaca - 24-30" wide Aster novi-belgii Professor Kippenberg - 18-24" wide Aster alpinus - 6-12" wide Liatris aspera - 12-15" wide
Bloom Time	Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer, Early - Mid Fall
Bloom Time	Early summer to mid fall
Soil Type	Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture	Very Drought Resistant / Very Waterwise, Average
Amount Of Rain	Less than 10" (with irrigation), 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40"
Advantages	Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Squirrel Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Fragrant, Native, Multiplies / Naturalizes
Ideal Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time	Spring / Summer, Fall
Item Quantity Number	5
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Growing Aster (Aster)
These are late summer/fall blooming native wildflowers that are easy-to-grow and provide an ample late season nectar supply for butterflies and bees. As such, they are an indispensible perennial for late season color and for feeding migrating Monarchs. Asters are resistant to browsing rabbits.

Preferred growing conditions:

They grow well in most any type of soil including clay.
Mulch with common mulching materials as well as gravel when planted in a xeriscape.
Most do well with regular irrigation to keep the soil moderately moist. Some species are more xeric.
Plant in full sun or part sun. Some varieties will stretch in too much shade
Just a few handfuls of compost and Yum Yum Mix in the planting hole is enough. Don't plant into a rich, highly amended soil.

Special comments:

Species that spread to form wide growing clumps can be divided in mid-spring.

Garden Care:

Fertilize in the fall with Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.
Deadheading is not necessary, but will reduce re-seeding of seed-grown varieties.
Leave standing over the winter months and cut back hard to 1 to 2" above the ground.
If foliage becomes affected with mildew at the end of the growing season, cut back to the ground and remove the leaves/stems to the compost pile or trash.

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