Arizona Milkweed
A. angustifolia , or “Arizona milkweed,” grow up to 2 ft. tall in riparian woodlands, canyons, and mountains between 3,500-7,500 ft in elevation. Its clusters of white flowers can be seen in bloom between September-June. This is a host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog. Seed packets contain 15-20 seeds.
Horsetail Milkweed
The prized milkweed for Monarch butterfly larvae in Arizona! A. subverticillata, or “horsetail milkweed,” grows up to 4 ft. tall and has very narrow, whorled leaves. It prefers disturbed habitats such as roadsides, sandy flats, or grasslands between 3,000-8,000 ft. in elevation. It’s cream-colored flowers bloom between June-September. This is a host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog. Seed packets contain 15-20 seeds.
Antelope Horns Milkweed
A. asperula, or “antelopehorn milkweed,” grows up to 2.5 ft. tall and has broader leaves and larger umbel inflorescences than the Asclepias angustifolia. It blooms between April–September. This milkweed prefers dry plains, oak woodlands, and pine forests at elevations between elevations of 2,500–8,500 ft. This is a host-plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Pollinator Refuge Seed Mix
A mix of wildflowers curated for their high value for pollinator forage, including butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Species composition: Asclepias angustifolia, Zinnia peruviana, Gaillardia pulchella, Oenothera elata, Conoclinium greggii, 4 species of Penstemon, Berlandiera lyrata,
Ratibida columnifera.
Mexican Golden Poppy
The quintessential spring wildflower of the southwest! These beautiful annuals bloom after winter rains and will reseed readily.
*Also found in our Pollinator Refuge Seed Mix!
Desert Chia
Native to the southwest, this is a beautiful annual spring wildflower for the low desert that produces an edible seed. Plants grow to 2-3' tall and 18" wide. Sow seeds in the fall.
Mariposa Lily
These precious lilies are collected from our private lands with great care. They are perennial, arising from a bulb and coming back year after year. Yellow to orange blooms have been observed. They bloom in the spring following winter rains. A seed packet includes 25-40 seeds.
Blue Dicks/Wild Hyacinth
This precious perennial wildflower blooms in the spring, arising from a small underground bulb. It is collected from our private lands with great care. Sow in the fall for a spring bloom, expect full results after 2-3 years, as these plants are slow to grow! A seed packet includes 25-40 seeds.
Goldsmoke
Goldsmoke, or "Scrambled Eggs", is a lovely annual wildflower found in the mid-elevations of the Sky Island region. It reseeds readily. A seed packet includes 100 seeds.
Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa or “showy milkweed” is a perennial plant that can grow up to 3ft tall and produces clusters of charismatic pink and white flowers between June-August. The native habitat for this milkweed species is in woodland and riparian areas between 5000-8000ft. The showy milkweed attracts many types of pollinators and is a larval host species for queen and monarch butterflies. Plant in full sun to partial shade.
Prairie Evening Primrose
This lovely annual white wildflower blooms in the spring, with winter rains, and can carpet the ground in lovely white blooms. Best showing in open, disturbed soils. Appropriate for low desert to mid-elevations, 1500-5000'. Sow in the fall for a spring bloom. A seed packet includes 100 seeds.
Bladderpod
This annual desert mustard is another beautiful yellow spring bloomer! A seed packet includes 50-100 seeds.
*Also found in our Pollinator Refuge Seed Mix!