Sustain the Migration Kit
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Sustain the Migration Kit
This individually packaged kit includes:
Five native milkweed packets (Antelope Horns, Green Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Showy Milkweed, and Swamp Milkweed), Planting Instructions from our farm, & Horticultural Vermiculite for cold-stratification to enhance vigorous seed germination. Monarch butterflies are famous for their epoch migrations spanning the lifetime of 4-generations, traveling from one overwintering region in Mexico... to Canada and back. No single individual makes the entire trip. When the timing is right, female monarchs lay their eggs onto native milkweeds that quickly hatch in 4 days.
Larvae feed on milkweed for about three weeks before the final caterpillar stage molts into a chrysalis or pupa. Depending on temperature, the pupal case becomes transparent in two or three more weeks, and the new adult butterfly's folded wings can be seen. Within a day or so, the pupal case cracks, and the Monarch emerges. After several hours, the wings dry, and it flies away... continuing the migration in search of nectar. Efforts to protect the Monarch Butterfly and bolster its migration are underway. Now is the time to plant and help weave the web of life.
You can become an integral part. Help safeguard the future of the Monarch Butterfly and its incredible migration.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
