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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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Nitrate Test Kit Testing Solution

To test the accuracy of a nitrate test kit that claims to read nitrate from 0 to 160 ppm, you can prepare standard nitrate solutions of known concentrations and then use the test kit to measure those concentrations. One common substance you can use to prepare a nitrate solution is potassium nitrate ((KNO_3)).

The genus Rudbeckia, commonly known as coneflowers or black-eyed Susans, holds a special place in both the botanical world and American heritage.

In this article, we’ll explore the native range of Shiny Sumac, its benefits to butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife, and its unique attributes that make it an ecological powerhouse.

Due to factors like logging, agriculture, and urban development, less than 5% of the original Longleaf Pine ecosystem remains, making conservation efforts crucial.

This article attempts to assist the user in germinating Michaux’s Hawthorn seeds.

Marty the Monarch Caterpillar shares some wisdom that’s been passed down from generation to generation: “Never Frass Uphill.”

In this DIY guide, Johnny walks you through the process of testing milkweed leaves for the presence of O.E. spores using just a 40X student-grade microscope.

The Scrub Blazing Star, also known as Florida Gayfeather (Liatris ohlingerae), is an eye-catching perennial that adds a burst of color to Florida’s diverse landscapes.