09/02/2025
Monarch butterflies exclusively lay their eggs on Asclepias (Milkweed) plants which then feeds their caterpillars.
Western Milkweed Natives in stock here are Showy (Baker Creek seeds or Wild Jules seedballs) & Narrowleaf (Wild Jules seedballs)
The caterpillars form their chrysalis on a safe, sturdy, sheltered vertical structure in an area away from their Milkweed host. Often on fences, though consider also adding more native shrubs around your home to act as shelter.
Find out more at https://xerces.org/publications/plant-lists/monarch-nectar-plants-california
Not on the west coast? Check out https://xerces.org/publications/plant-lists for a local plant listing
