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The Real Story Behind One Customer’s “Tropical Milkweed Contamination” Complaint
ByJohnny December 10, 2025December 21, 2025
(and Why It Reveals Everything Wrong with the Current “Anti-Curassavica Crusade” in Florida) In early December 2025 I received an email that has unfortunately become all too common. A well-meaning gardener in Florida wrote to inform me that “tropical milkweed seeds” (Asclepias curassavica) had somehow contaminated the native milkweed seeds she bought from Johnny Butterflyseed….
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Creating an Ecological Haven for Warblers: A Gardener’s Guide
ByJohnny April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
By Johnny Butterflyseed Florida is home to a dazzling variety of Warblers—small, energetic songbirds that rely on healthy, interconnected ecosystems to thrive. While these birds are often associated with forests and wetlands, gardeners and landscapers have a unique opportunity to create an ecological space that supports warblers year-round. By planting the right trees, shrubs, and…
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Florida’s Neotropical Realm
ByJohnny August 4, 2024August 4, 2024
The “Neotropical Realm” encompasses a variety of ecosystems and spans across much of South and Central America, as well as parts of the Caribbean and southern North America, including parts of Florida. In terms of USDA Hardiness Zones, Florida includes three zones that fall within the Neotropical Realm. These zones generally indicate the region’s suitability…
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Johnny Butterflyseed Achieves “2X Carbon-Negative” Status, Doubling Down on Environmental Responsibility
ByJohnny August 29, 2023June 5, 2024
In simple terms, Johnny Butterflyseed removes twice the carbon dioxide emitted.
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Johnny Butterflyseed Becomes a Licensed Florida Seed Dealer, Committed to Restoring Native Ecology
ByJohnny August 28, 2023August 28, 2023
Johnny Butterflyseed Becomes a Licensed Florida Seed Dealer, Committed to Restoring Native Ecology.
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The Purple Coneflower in Florida: A Botanical Marvel with Multiple Benefits
ByJohnny August 27, 2023August 27, 2023
The Purple Coneflower, scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea, is a captivating native perennial that adds a splash of color to any garden while also serving as a critical plant for Florida ecology
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Johnny Butterflyseed Proudly Announces Partnership with FANN.org and PlantRealFlorida.org
ByJohnny August 15, 2023August 15, 2023
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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Complete List of Florida Native Milkweed
ByJohnny June 30, 2023August 7, 2023
There are 18 native species of Milkweed (Asclepias) in Florida
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