Monarch Mesic Mix
Milkweed-forward pollinator mix for monarch habitat restoration.
A monarch-focused pollinator mix heavy on milkweeds and monarch-nectar forbs. Multiple milkweed species host caterpillars while a diverse fall-bloom component fuels migration.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 6–8 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre; 1/2 acre and full acre bags standard
- When to plant
- Dormant seed late fall through early spring.
- Site fit
- Mesic upland soils in full sun.
Highlights
- 3+ milkweed species for monarch larvae
- Fall-bloom forbs for migration fueling
- Bunchgrass matrix
- Great overlay on CP42 or CP25 stands
Common use cases
- — Monarch habitat plantings
- — Pollinator overlay on existing CRP
FAQ
Which milkweeds are in the mix?
Typically common milkweed, butterfly milkweed, and swamp milkweed — adjusted to your county seeding sheet and site moisture.
Recommended in these states
Monarch Mesic Mix appears in our state guides for the regions below. Jump straight to this mix's card on the state guide.
Dormant seeding November through early March is preferred statewide for cold-stratified forbs. Frost seeding into snow works well on the Des Moines Lobe.
Dormant seeding November through early April is preferred. Snow-cover frost seeding works exceptionally well in Minnesota's cold winters.
Dormant seeding late October through March. Driftless slopes benefit from frost-seeding into thin snow cover.
Dormant November through early March. Central Illinois' deep prairie soils establish CP25 unusually well when seeded on time.
Dormant seeding late October through early March. Missouri's warm springs mean you can push into mid-April on well-drained sites, but earlier is safer.
Dormant late October through March. Michigan's Great Lakes moderation means winter dormant seeding is highly reliable.
Dormant late October through early March. Southern Indiana can extend into late March on well-drained sites.
Dormant late October through early March. Ohio's Lake Erie moderation supports reliable dormant seeding through winter.
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