Monarch Friendly

The Sideoats Grama is a warm-season bunchgrass grain variety that is easy to grow and native throughout much of North America. The ornamental and distinctive seed spikes hang from only one side of the stalk, and these make good fresh or dried cuttings. This grain prefers full sun and moderate to dry soils. The Sideoats Grama is recommended for meadow and prairie plantings, beds & borders, and as a component of forage mixes for livestock and wildlife.

Elm-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) is a distinctive North American native plant. Arching sprays of yellow flowers appear from midsummer into fall above elm-like leaves, bringing late nectar to woodland edges. It matures at approximately 36 inches tall and flowers from early to mid summer through mid to late summer through early to mid fall. Plant it in full sun to partial shade, in dry-medium to medium conditions, with loamy soil or sandy soil. Space plants 18–24 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.

Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) is a distinctive North American native plant. Sturdy stems and yellow flower clusters suit boggy ground, rain gardens, and other consistently moist native landscapes. It matures at approximately 48 inches tall and flowers from mid to late summer through early to mid fall. Plant it in full sun to partial shade, in medium through wet conditions, with loamy soil or wet soil. Space plants 18–24 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.

Upland White Goldenrod (Oligoneuron album) is a distinctive North American native plant. Compact plants carry uncommon white goldenrod flowers and thrive in dry, open ground where taller species may struggle. It matures at approximately 12 inches tall and flowers from late spring to early summer through early to mid summer through mid to late summer. Plant it in full sun, in dry to dry-medium conditions, with sandy soil, dry soil or poor soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.

Prairie Blaze Orange Sunset adds orange blooms to sunny beds and containers. Its compact, upright plants bring perennial color to small spaces and attract pollinators.

Prairie Blaze Green adds green blooms to sunny beds and containers. Its compact, upright plants bring perennial color to small spaces and attract pollinators.

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) produces scarlet-red and orange flower clusters that attract butterflies and other pollinators. The upright plants grow vigorously in warm conditions and often bloom in their first year from seed. It performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown as a warm-season annual where winters freeze. Its colorful blooms make it a strong choice for containers and pollinator gardens.

Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), also known as Sullivant’s Milkweed, is a native Midwestern perennial with broad blue-green foliage, rosy pink flower clusters, and exceptional value for monarch habitat. Upright plants bring a polished look to prairie gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized plantings while supplying nectar to bees and butterflies.

The Mesa Yellow Blanket Flower is a radiant addition to gardens, known for its cheerful and sunny disposition. Its large, daisy-like flowers feature bright yellow petals with orange accents at the base, creating a striking and vibrant display. This Gaillardia variety thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soils, showcasing its resilience to the hot and dry conditions typical of its native southwestern habitats.

The Mesa Red Blanket Flower is a striking and robust plant that commands attention with its bold colors and hardy demeanor. Its large, daisy-like flowers feature deep crimson-red petals with vibrant yellow tips, creating a vivid contrast that is both dramatic and captivating. Native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States, this Gaillardia variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating exceptional tolerance to drought and heat.

The Mesa Bicolor Bright Gaillardia captivates with its distinctive charm and vivid colors, making it a standout in any garden setting. Its large, daisy-like flowers boast a unique bicolor pattern, with deep red centers surrounded by bright yellow to orange petals, creating a striking contrast that catches the eye from afar. This Gaillardia variety thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, embodying resilience against drought and heat typical of its native southwestern habitats.

Asclepias physocarpa, commonly known as Swan Plant Milkweed, Balloon Plant, or Hairy Balls Milkweed, is a distinctive African species that has become popular in warm-climate gardens and butterfly habitats for over a century due to its unusual, inflated seed pods and its value as a host plant for monarch caterpillars. The plant features upright, branching stems lined with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and topped with clusters of small, white to pale pink flowers that attract a range of pollinators.

The Arizona Apricot Gaillardia is a captivating perennial that brings a burst of vibrant color to any garden landscape. With its large, daisy-like flowers showcasing shades of apricot, peach, and sometimes hints of yellow or orange, it immediately draws the eye. These striking blooms, typically 2-3 inches in diameter, stand out against a backdrop of green lance-shaped foliage.

Cup plant is a towering prairie perennial whose joined leaves form small basins around the stems. Those natural cups collect rainwater that birds and insects may use, while yellow flowers provide a generous summer nectar source. Give it a spacious site with sun and dependable moisture where its colony-forming habit can shine.

Prairie Splendor Compact White offers white blooms on compact, well-branched plants. Grow this sun-loving perennial in containers or garden borders for spring and summer flowers.

Prairie Splendor Compact Rose offers rose blooms on compact, well-branched plants. Grow this sun-loving perennial in containers or garden borders for spring and summer flowers.

Prairie Splendor Compact Dark Rose offers dark rose blooms on compact, well-branched plants. Grow this sun-loving perennial in containers or garden borders for spring and summer flowers.

Prairie Blaze Golden Yellow adds golden yellow blooms to sunny beds and containers. Its compact, upright plants bring perennial color to small spaces and attract pollinators.

Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed or Green Milkweed, is a native North American species with a long ecological history tied to grasslands and prairies of the central and southern United States. Its distinctive greenish-white flowers arranged in rounded clusters give it a spider-like appearance, attracting a wide array of pollinators, especially butterflies, and serving as an essential host plant for monarch caterpillars.