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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 Texas Blazing Star (Liatris)
Zones
4 - 8
Advantages
Bee Friendly
Attract Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Native
Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Multiplies / Naturalizes
Easy To Grow
Low Maintenance
Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Rabbit Resistant
Squirrel Resistant
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Mature Height
Lady in Black Aster: 24-36" tallTexas Blazing Star (Liatris): 24-30" tallProfessor Kippenberg New York Aster: 16-24" tallRose Swamp Milkweed: 3-4' tallCommon Milkweed: 3-4' tall
Mature Spread
Lady in Black Aster: 24-36" wideTexas Blazing Star (Liatris): 18" wideProfessor Kippenberg New York Aster: 18-24" wideRose Swamp Milkweed: 36" wideCommon Milkweed: 24-30" wide
Bloom Time
Early summer to mid fall
Shipping Details
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023 Learn More…
Item Package 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).
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 Common Milkweed & Rose Swamp Milkweed, providing essential food and support for Monarch caterpillars. Additionally, 2 late summer blooming Aster varieties (Purple Dome New England Aster and Professor Kippenberg New York Aster) will provide needed nectar for traveling butterflies. Lastly, Texas Blazing Star (Liatris) is a 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!
Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design
More Information
SKU
HC017135
Item Package Size
Collection of 5
Common Name
Monarch Magic Collection
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Mature Height
Lady in Black Aster: 24-36" tallTexas Blazing Star (Liatris): 24-30" tallProfessor Kippenberg New York Aster: 16-24" tallRose Swamp Milkweed: 3-4' tallCommon Milkweed: 3-4' tall
Mature Spread
Lady in Black Aster: 24-36" wideTexas Blazing Star (Liatris): 18" wideProfessor Kippenberg New York Aster: 18-24" wideRose Swamp Milkweed: 36" wideCommon Milkweed: 24-30" wide
Bloom Time
Early summer to mid fall
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Very Waterwise, Average
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Native, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Rabbit Resistant, Squirrel Resistant
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.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of September 4th, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of September 11th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of September 18th, 2023
Zone 8
Shipping begins the week of September 25th, 2023
Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of October 2nd, 2023
Zone 10
Shipping begins the week of October 9th, 2023
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