Milkweed is crucial for Monarch butterflies, as it’s the primary food source for their caterpillars. However, potential buyers may have reservations about purchasing milkweed seeds. Here are the top 10 reasons, and Johnny’s response:

10. Environmental Concerns (e.g., packaging waste)

We use eco-friendly, biodegradable, renewable and recyclable kraft paper packaging. We produce no unnecessary emails or promotional materials.

9. Concerns about Shipping and Delivery

We provide free shipping on everything! Media rate for books, First Class for seeds, and Priority Mail for Butterfly Art.. with Tracking!

8. Lack of Immediate Gratification (i.e., seeds vs. full plants)

We educate customers on the benefits of growing from seed, such as stronger root systems and the satisfaction of nurturing a plant from its beginning. We may consider offering faster-growing or already sprouted options for those wanting a quicker start, but these will cost more, and shipping costs will increase as will seedling morbidity. Yes, we belive starting from seed by scattering directly where you want Milkweed is best.

7. Doubts about Seed Viability and Quality

We are confident in the freshness and viability of seeds. We know where they come from, and we know how to store Milkweed seeds. We allow registered users to provide reviews and testimonials. We accept returns! See our FAQs for more details.

6. Perceived High Cost

We offer better than competitive pricing, bundle deals, and discounts for buying Subscriptions. Go check Etsy peices for Milkweed seeds and come back. We win hands down. We also practice Seed Matching for each order by casting seeds in marginalized areas of the Lake Wales Ridge.

5. Uncertainty about How to Grow and Care for Milkweed

We offer detailed planting and care guides with each purchase. Provide online resources, FAQs, and even a helpline or chat support for gardening queries through FB/IG or our Contact page. We even offer non-judgemental advice for care of wounded injured or ill caterpillars and butterflies. Try to find that in your Monarch Facebook groups!

4. Worries about Toxicity to Pets and Humans

We provide clear information about the safety of milkweed. While some milkweed species can be toxic if ingested, with proper precautions and education, risks can be minimized. In fact, it was used by natives as food and medicine. Further, our dogs have never tried to Munch Milkweed; grasses, however, are another matter.

3. Aesthetic Concerns (e.g., “Milkweed isn’t pretty”)

We showcase beautiful photos of blooming milkweed and gardens that incorporate milkweed. And we offer varieties that have ornamental appeal. Nevertheless, Milkweed is perennial, and has its seasons. It is not an evergreen plant. We hope to teach people to retrain themselves to appreciate natural beauty, and not expect some mythical suburban yard from the middle of the previous century.

2. Concern about Milkweed Being Invasive

We offer and promote native milkweed species that are appropriate for your region. We provide guidance on managing and containing milkweed to prevent unwanted spread. We also will not sell or send Milkweed seeds that are not appropriate for the customers shipping address. We offer some seeds for all of North America, and some for just the Southeastern forest, and some for Florida only. But regardless, we prefer to think of all Milkweed as wanted; because it is.

1. Lack of Awareness about Milkweed’s Importance

We educate customers on the significance of milkweed for Monarch butterflies through engaging content, infographics, statistics, research articles, HOWTOs, and Fairy Tales. We highlight the decline of Monarch populations and how planting milkweed can make a difference. For Heaven’s sake, we published a children’s book at great personal expense encouraging everyone to Plant More Milkweed!