Johnny Butterflyseed – Premium Milkweed Seeds for a Wilder America

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.

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What are Some Things Kids Can Do to Help Save the Butterflies?

Every small action counts when it comes to kids conserving butterflies and other pollinators.

Butterflies and moths are both members of the order Lepidoptera and share many similarities, but they also have distinct differences. Here are some key differences between butterflies and moths: 1.…

Yes, there are a few more common names for the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) used in different regions and contexts. Some additional common names for the Monarch butterfly include: 1.…

While it’s difficult to pinpoint a single “best” plant overall for butterflies, there are some popular choices that attract a wide variety of butterfly species. Johnny offer a few plants that are generally known to be excellent for attracting and supporting butterflies.

A good Butterfly Garden an provides food, shelter, and resources for butterflies at every stage of their lifecycle.. one day at a time!

California is home to a wide range of butterfly species, each with its own specific larval host plant requirements.

Texas is home to a rich diversity of butterfly species, and numerous native plants serve as larval host plants for these butterflies.

The Lake Wales Ridge in Florida is known for its unique and diverse ecosystem, including several rare and endemic butterfly species. Here are some of the most important butterfly larval…