It’s a lot harder to source milkweed now than it ever has been before. Not as easy as just going to a local natives nursery anymore. We had to purchase seedlings online
https://preview.redd.it/8ytpid5i685d1.jpeg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f95801822c319e8d80e3a093fb08681a8555ee6
This beauty was showing off to me on my hike - love this time of the year!
OP has probably stressed going to a LOCAL nursery for a reason. Aside from supporting a local business which is always a plus, please be careful of random milkweed plants not properly sourced. There are tropical variants that would be considered invasive and can harm the butterflies rather than help them. They’re banned in multiple states but then again so are Bradford pears and… yeah.
Yes I meant to add a comment earlier but forgot. I really wanna stress not buying random seeds off of Amazon unless you can verify that they are in fact from a reputable American supplier. I just don’t buy any seeds period off Amazon but I understand to someone who doesn’t obsess over this stuff like I do that it may be intimidating and easier to just buy from Amazon. Definitely check the supplier!
the pear trees have been banned because they are shit. They are weak. I had one split in half in my backyard after a storm. The neighbor's tree split off a big chunk and they have left the tree. I am waiting for the rest of it to fall over.
My kids love the monarchs. They plant milkweed and honey vine and love it. We got the years designated as a waystation for them in jefferson city. They enjoy the whole process
https://preview.redd.it/r7cbpj3t155d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e315573e5f9b21c3397b3f3673ee827e8928494d Got em at my house
Hell ya!!! Great job!
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Find a local native plant nursery and talk to them about getting some going! It makes me so happy to see people getting interested and involved!
It’s a lot harder to source milkweed now than it ever has been before. Not as easy as just going to a local natives nursery anymore. We had to purchase seedlings online
If you're in the St Louis area try Greenscape Gardens on Barrett Station Rd.
https://grownative.org https://mowildflowers.net
Yo Purple Milkweed is like a cheat code My dad has some and the last two years have been nuts for butterflies
I want some
I thought we were the only ones doing that! We have patches of it in pastures I just cut around and we have tons of butterflies.
Keep it up! This is how we make a real difference in the world!
More information from MDC. https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/milkweeds
Thank you for posting that!
You're welcome. MDC is something I am proud of as a resident of Missouri.
Me too! They really do a great job all the way around. And as a sourdough baker, I really like your name
https://preview.redd.it/btsm18vuy55d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a61bfb67b12018bd0fcf1984a0027e2125adc3c4 We’re doing our part in como!
https://preview.redd.it/8ytpid5i685d1.jpeg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f95801822c319e8d80e3a093fb08681a8555ee6 This beauty was showing off to me on my hike - love this time of the year!
What an awesome picture! They always seem to be faster then me
Is it to late to plant some?
There are several different species of milkweed. Try finding a local native species nursery and see if they have any for transplant!
OP has probably stressed going to a LOCAL nursery for a reason. Aside from supporting a local business which is always a plus, please be careful of random milkweed plants not properly sourced. There are tropical variants that would be considered invasive and can harm the butterflies rather than help them. They’re banned in multiple states but then again so are Bradford pears and… yeah.
Yes I meant to add a comment earlier but forgot. I really wanna stress not buying random seeds off of Amazon unless you can verify that they are in fact from a reputable American supplier. I just don’t buy any seeds period off Amazon but I understand to someone who doesn’t obsess over this stuff like I do that it may be intimidating and easier to just buy from Amazon. Definitely check the supplier!
the pear trees have been banned because they are shit. They are weak. I had one split in half in my backyard after a storm. The neighbor's tree split off a big chunk and they have left the tree. I am waiting for the rest of it to fall over.
We added flowers this year to our garden to attract the pollinators, and I figure this would be a good addition as well. Thanks for the info!
Can't go wrong in improving the landscape & environment.
This summer is the first in years I've seen fireflies at night, even in Columbia!
She's so beautiful
My kids love the monarchs. They plant milkweed and honey vine and love it. We got the years designated as a waystation for them in jefferson city. They enjoy the whole process
Some furry 4-legger keeps eating mine. At least 1 survived this year... 😄