{"product_id":"monarch-refuge","title":"Monarch Refuge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonarch Refuge Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically curated to provide everything monarch butterflies need to thrive while offering them a safe haven in your backyard. Designed for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, or naturalized areas, this collection delivers vibrant color and ecological benefits from late spring through fall. The addition of native rush provides essential structural shelter, creating a beautiful and manageable sanctuary for visiting wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection features a trio of native perennial plants, carefully selected for their role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhorled Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vital 1 to 3 foot host plant for monarch caterpillars and a stunning nectar source for butterflies. It features delicate white flowers and fine, needle like foliage that blends beautifully into gardens. It spreads reliably via underground rhizomes to fill in spaces and is highly unpalatable to deer and rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrayleaf Goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A compact, drought tolerant goldenrod growing 1 to 2 feet tall. Its vibrant yellow blooms arrive in late summer and fall, providing an essential, high energy nectar source for Monarchs as they prepare for their long migration. It excels in poor, dry soils where other plants might struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePath Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJuncus tenuis\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tough, highly adaptable 1 to 2 foot native rush that provides crucial structural shelter for overwintering insects and adds lush, fine textured green foliage to your garden. It thrives in an incredibly wide range of soils and seamlessly fills the ground level gaps between your taller blooming perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides necessary milkweed for caterpillars and nectar for adult Monarchs, ensuring support throughout their entire life cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Season Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy continuous color and pollinator activity from late spring through fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attracts not only monarchs but also other butterflies, native bees, foraging birds, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThrives with minimal care and requires significantly less supplemental watering once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eResilient to deer browsing, ensuring the longevity and health of your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in collections of nine, 18, or 27 plants to seamlessly scale and suit any garden size or design project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Monarch Refuge Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is a lifeline for Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, taking the guesswork out of building a specialized habitat. By combining essential host plants with crucial late season nectar and structural foliage, you create a vibrant, wildlife friendly ecosystem that naturally supports the Monarch migration while adding dynamic texture and color to your yard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in full sun with well drained soil. These specific species are excellent for drier, sunnier spots in the yard, though the Path Rush will happily adapt to moist areas as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish strong root systems. Once established, these resilient plants require much less water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal care required. There is no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds like American Goldfinches. Leaving the native plant stems intact over the winter offers crucial overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the old stems in late spring after pollinators have safely emerged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"9-Pack","offer_id":54707215925614,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MONRF-9","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18-Pack","offer_id":54707215958382,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MONRF-18","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27-Pack","offer_id":54707215991150,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MONRF-27","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/monarch-refuge-4464826.png?v=1788387551","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/monarch-refuge","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}