News – Johnny Butterflyseed

Introducing “UnCommon Milkweed” – A Monarch Superhost for Zones 3–8

Johnny — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:31:20 +0000

At Johnny Butterflyseed, we’re thrilled to announce our newest native seed offering: UnCommon Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) — a powerful larval host plant for the endangered Monarch Butterfly: Native to the eastern and central U.S., A. syriaca is one of the most important milkweeds for supporting Monarch caterpillars. It produces broad leaves, fragrant summer blooms,...

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Official Press Release: Johnny Butterflyseed Joins the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

Johnny — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:29:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johnny Butterflyseed Becomes a Proud Member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) with Aspirations to Become a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator Central Florida – 08-14-2014 – Johnny Butterflyseed is excited to announce that they are now an official member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC), an organization dedicated to the support...

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INFLATION BUSTER: REDUCED SEED PRICES + $5 FLAT RATE SHIPPING!

Johnny — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:39:34 +0000

We’ve slashed our seed prices to help you grow more for less! Enjoy our new, lower prices on all your favorite Florida-native and butterfly-friendly seeds. Plus, benefit from a simple $5 flat rate shipping on all orders. Shop now and support butterfly populations while saving more! Some of our most popular Seeds featuring our new...

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Johnny Butterflyseed Achieves “2X Carbon-Negative” Status, Doubling Down on Environmental Responsibility

Johnny — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:46:24 +0000

In simple terms, Johnny Butterflyseed removes twice the carbon dioxide emitted.

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Johnny Butterflyseed’s Micropackets: A Greener Way to Garden

Johnny — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:32:39 +0000

Good things come in small packages, and Johnny Butterflyseed is proving just that by transitioning to smaller seed packets for 2024. We’ve resized our packets from the standard seed packet size of 4.5″ x 3.25″ weighing 4 grams with labels, to a more compact #1 coin envelope, we are calling a Micropacket, which is 3.5″...

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Johnny Butterflyseed Becomes a Licensed Florida Seed Dealer, Committed to Restoring Native Ecology

Johnny — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:58:39 +0000

Johnny Butterflyseed Becomes a Licensed Florida Seed Dealer, Committed to Restoring Native Ecology.

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Johnny Butterflyseed Proudly Announces Partnership with FANN.org and PlantRealFlorida.org

Johnny — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:40:20 +0000

Johnny Butterflyseed is excited to announce a new partnership with the esteemed Florida Association of Native Nurseries (FANN), becoming an official member of [FANN.org](https://www.fann.org/) and [PlantRealFlorida.org](https://www.plantrealflorida.org/).

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Monarch Status – July 2023

Johnny — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:32:52 +0000

The majestic Monarch butterflies are gracing us with their presence, embarking on a remarkable journey that leaves no one untouched.

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Black Drink Holly (Ilex nigrempotum) – A Respected Name for a Resilient Native

Johnny — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:24:58 +0000

Out of respect for Native America, and to better reflect the plant and its history, Johnny Butterflyseed renames Yaupon Holly (Ilex Vomitoria) to Black Drink Holly (Ilex nigrumpotum).

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Fresh Butterfly Milkweed Seeds Now Available

Johnny — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:20:05 +0000

Johnny Butterflyseed has released Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa) seed packs meant to support the endangered Monarch Butterfly (Danauus plexipus) across most of North America. Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa), also known as “Butterfly Weed,” produce unique, orange flowers that provide nectar for many pollinators, along with Monarch Butterflies. Asclepias Tuberosa is not an invasive plant anywhere...

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