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Help Save the Monarch Butterflies

11 years ago

Hi, All! Just wanted you to be aware of this link that will send you three free packets of milkweed seeds ($2 shipping) to help save the monarch butterflies. I didn't realize their population is down 20% due to their only food source diminishing. If you scroll down the web page, there is an option to order free seeds. Pass it on.
http://www.saveourmonarchs.org/

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larry_gene
11 years ago
I'm not familiar enough with milkweed to figure out which species of seed is being offered. Currently, planting tropical milkweed species is being discouraged by experts, use species native to your area.
stonethegardener
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
asclepias incarnata (offered in above link), has a native range over most of the continent...
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=asin
After reading several articles re: tropical milkweed.... I suspect that planting any milkweed is better than letting the monarchs starve...
a more important concern is plants or seeds treated with neonicotinoids.
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