SEED PACKET - 15 SQ FT

PLANT A GARDEN THAT FEEDS THE BUTTERFLIES.

California-sourced wildflower mix, hand-picked for monarchs and morning light. Six native species, one packet, fifteen square feet of actual habitat.

  • California-sourced
  • Milkweed for monarchs
  • Annuals + perennials
  • Spring sow ready
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Plant Ninja Seed Packet

Plant Ninja Seed Packet

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This beginner seed packet is your first move into the world of growing. Packed with a spring mix of annuals and perennials, it’s designed to help you plant with confidence and watch your garden come to life. 
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HOW TO PLANT

THREE STEPS. ONE LIVING YARD.

Best sown February through April in California. Container-friendly too; just use a wide, shallow planter with drainage.

01 - PREP

Rake bare soil. No tilling needed. Pull obvious weeds.

02 - SCATTER

Mix seeds with a cup of sand for even spread. One packet covers 15 sq ft.

03 - WATER

Mist daily until germination (~10–14 days). Then weekly.

THE ORIGIN

WE STARTED WITH INDOOR PLANTS. THEN WE LOOKED OUTSIDE.

Houseplants got us obsessed. But the moment we started reading about the monarch decline; a 99% drop in the western population since the '80s; we couldn't unsee it. So we partnered with California native seed growers to put together a mix that actuallydoes something: feeds the butterflies, fixes the soil, and looks like a Joshua Tree dream.

-Sally

WHAT'S IN THE MIX

SIX SPECIES. ONE PACKET.

MILKWEED

Asclepias fascicularis

The only host plant for monarch caterpillars.

CALIFORNIA POPPY

Eschscholzia californica

State flower. Drought-tough orange fire.

TIDY TIPS

Layia platyglossa

Yellow-and-white daisies that swarm with skippers.

YARROW

Achillea millefolium

Flat landing pads for swallowtails.

LUPINE

Lupinus succulentus

Nitrogen-fixer. Feeds Mission Blue larvae.

BABY BLUE EYES

Nemophila menziesii

Low groundcover that fills bare patches fast.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY BUTTERFLIES NEED THIS MIX.

Western monarch populations have collapsed roughly 99% since the 1980s. The single biggest reason: the loss of native milkweed, the only plant their caterpillars can eat. No milkweed, no monarchs. It's that direct.

Generic "wildflower" blends sold at big-box stores often contain seeds from outside the region; pretty for a season, but useless to local pollinators that evolved alongside specific native plants. Our California native wildflower seeds are sourced in-state and selected to feed monarchs, painted ladies, swallowtails, Mission Blues, and native bees from spring straight through summer.

Plant a butterfly garden seed mix with monarch milkweed seeds and you're not just decorating a yard. You're rebuilding a flight path.

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

THE FAQ.

When should I plant a butterfly garden in California?

The best window is February through April, when winter rains have softened the soil and overnight temperatures are still cool. Fall sowing (October–November) also works well in coastal and Central Valley climates; winter rains will do most of your watering for you. Avoid mid-summer sowing; California summers are too dry for tender seedlings.

Will milkweed actually bring monarchs to my yard?

Yes; milkweed is the only host plant for monarch caterpillars, so once it establishes, female monarchs flying through will lay eggs on it. You may see results in your first summer, especially if you live along the California coast or in the Central Valley flyways. The more milkweed in your neighborhood, the bigger the effect.

Are these seeds native to California or just California-grown?

Both. Every species in this mix; milkweed, California poppy, tidy tips, yarrow, lupine, baby blue eyes; is native to California, and the seeds themselves are sourced from growers within the state. That matters because regionally-adapted seed germinates and survives at much higher rates than out-of-state seed of the same species.

Do I need full sun for a butterfly garden?

Most species in this mix want at least 6 hours of direct sun. California poppies, lupines, and milkweed are full-sun lovers. Baby blue eyes and yarrow are slightly more forgiving and will tolerate light afternoon shade. Don't try to grow this mix in deep shade.

Can I plant this in a container or only in the ground?

Containers work, with two caveats: use a wide, shallow planter (12+ inches across) for room to spread, and make sure it drains well. Skip the lupines in containers; they have deep taproots and resent being moved. The other five species do beautifully on a sunny patio.

Is this safe for pets and kids?

The flowers themselves are pollinator-safe and the mix is non-GMO with no chemical seed coatings. A note on milkweed: it contains compounds that are mildly toxic if eaten in large quantities by curious pets; same as many garden plants (lilies, hydrangeas). Most pets ignore it. If yours doesn't, plant it in a fenced area.

Do these come back next year?

Yes; that's the magic of a native mix. Yarrow, milkweed, and lupines are perennials that return each spring once established. California poppies, tidy tips, and baby blue eyes are annuals that re-seed themselves if you let them go to seed at the end of summer. Don't over-tidy in fall.

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