Milkweeds (Monarch Host Plants):
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)
Additional Annual/Biennial Plants:
Lantana (Lantana spp.), Porterweed (Stachytarpheta spp.), Verbena/Vervain (Verbena spp.), Zinnia (Zinnia spp.), Other Annuals or Biennials
Additional Perennial Plants:
Blazingstar/Gayfeather (Liatris spp.), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia spp.), Caryopteris (Caryopteris spp.), Goldenrod (Solidago spp.), Other Perennials
Plant Density (Shelter):
6-10 milkweed and nectar plants per square yard
Sustainable Management:
Mulch around the base of plants to reduce the growth of weeds and retain water; Manage the density of the plot by thinning; Use natural compost for fertilization; Amend the soil to achieve a chemical balance before planting; Remove dead stalks before the next growing season by hand; Water the plot as needed to maintain growth; Eliminate the use of insecticides; Remove invasive species from the site; Add other features
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