We supply high-quality, ecologically vital milkweed seeds—helping gardeners, conservationists, and rewilders restore monarch habitats across North America.
From classic common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) to rare & endangered species, our seeds support biodiversity, drought-resistant landscapes, and the survival of pollinators.
Every packet planted = more butterflies, healthier ecosystems, and a stronger fight against extinction.
(Psst… Looking for hard-to-find regional varieties? We’ve got those too)
🌱 Grow the change. Plant milkweed today.
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
More than 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.
johnny's blog
The Majesty of Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa): A Desert Bloom with a Monarch’s Calling
Plant More Milkweed. Start with Showy.
Plant to Restore, Not to Decorate
Every spring, the big box stores roll out a rainbow of seedlings under fluorescent lights: petunias, marigolds, zinnias, and “pollinator blends” designed to catch your eye. They’re planted in tight…
Introducing “UnCommon Milkweed” – A Monarch Superhost for Zones 3–8
At Johnny Butterflyseed, we’re thrilled to announce our newest native seed offering: UnCommon Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) — a powerful larval host plant for the endangered Monarch Butterfly: Native to…
The Cult of Consensus: How iNaturalist Betrays the Spirit of Citizen Science
Since 2020, I’ve contributed to iNaturalist in good faith—as a naturalist, an ecologist, and someone who values the interconnectedness of all living systems. I joined the platform under the impression…
Misidentification of Swallowtails in the Absence of Host Plants: A Case Study from the Lake Wales Ridge
In the world of citizen science and digital naturalism, there’s a growing reliance on photographic evidence for species identification. Platforms like iNaturalist have democratized biodiversity data collection, but they’ve also…
Creating an Ecological Haven for Warblers: A Gardener’s Guide
By Johnny Butterflyseed Florida is home to a dazzling variety of Warblers—small, energetic songbirds that rely on healthy, interconnected ecosystems to thrive. While these birds are often associated with forests…
Why Florida’s “Dollarweed” Deserves a New Name: Meet the Butterflies that Call Hydrocotyle Home
By Johnny Butterflyseed If you’ve spent any time tending a Florida lawn or garden, you’ve likely come across Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle spp.). With its round, shiny leaves resembling silver dollars, it’s…
The Truth About Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica): A Florida-Native Species Worth Understanding
Let’s be clear: Tropical Milkweed is indeed a Florida-native species within USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10 and above.
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Milkweed Seed 3-Pack for Wetland & Meadow Restoration (A. perennis, A. tuberosa, A. incarnata)
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Showy Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias speciosa)
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UnCommon Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias Syriaca) for North America
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50 “Black Drink Holly” Seeds (Ilex nigrempotum) formerly “Yaupon”
$3.00 Add to cart
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Milkweed Seed 3-Pack for Wetland & Meadow Restoration (A. perennis, A. tuberosa, A. incarnata)
$12.00 Add to cart -
Showy Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias speciosa)
$5.00 Add to cart -
UnCommon Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias Syriaca) for North America
$5.00 Add to cart -
50 “Black Drink Holly” Seeds (Ilex nigrempotum) formerly “Yaupon”
$3.00 Add to cart