we SUPPLY Seeds for butterfly larval host plants ACROSS florida and throughought north america.

Our SEEDS

Larval Host Plant Seeds

All butterflies require a specific plant or family of plants for their eggs and caterpillars.

Nectar Plant Seeds

Adult butterflies and other pollinators require the quick fuel of flower nectar. Now that’s Flower Power.

Shelter Plant Seeds

Butterfly caterpillars need to build their chrysalis in strong shrubs, bushes, and trees with woody stems, called Shelter Plants.

Why johnny butterflyseed?

Larval Host Seeds

Butterflies rely on their Larval Host Plants. A 'Butterflyseed' is a larval host seed. If you grow a butterfly's larval host, you will grow those butterflies.

20 Years of Experience

Neary two decades of experience studying butterflies within the ecology of Florida's xeric uplands; from Passionvine to Prickly Pear.

Education

With a heavy emphasis on endangered species, such as the Monarch Butterfly, we focus on education about North American butterflies and their larval host plants.

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From Seed to Cob: A Floridian’s Guide to Yellow Dent Corn

Whether roasted, ground into meal, or preserved, Yellow Dent Corn offers a taste of heirloom quality that harkens back to the simpler days of farming.

In the diverse ecosystems of the U.S. Southeast, the marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris) serves as an integral species, particularly within forests and marshes. Known for its preference for wet environments,…

Tall Elephantsfoot is a valuable native plant in the southeastern United States, offering significant benefits to butterflies through nectar provision, habitat enhancement, and participation in broader ecological relationships.

Here’s a list of southern shrubs that are known to attract and provide excellent nesting opportunities for Northern Cardinals:

Germinating Olea europaea, commonly known as the olive tree, can be a challenging process due to the hard outer shell of the seed, which inhibits water absorption and gas exchange.…

Dahoon (Ilex cassine) is a versatile evergreen shrub, revered for its ecological benefits, aesthetic appeal, and resilience. Native Range and USDA Zones: Native around the Gulf of Mexico, Dahoon can…

Each fall, as the sweltering heat subsides, a window opens for cultivating an aromatic herb and sanctuary for the enchanting Black Swallowtail butterflies – Dill.

Simpson’s Stopper seeds may have a variable germination rate, and patience is crucial in this process. Ensure the right conditions for germination, and with time, you should see the young saplings emerge, ready to grow into the beautiful and beneficial Simpson’s Stopper shrubs.