Where to buy milkweed in Waterloo Region and Wellington County

Want to help the monarch butterfly population? Find out where you can buy milkweed seeds and plants in Waterloo Region.

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CBC News · Posted: Sep 15, 2015 11:50 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 15, 2015

A photo of swamp milkweed, one of the varieties of milkweed favoured by monarch butterflies. (Stephanie Skenderis/CBC)

Got milkweed? That's the question that a new project between the David Suzuki Foundation and the University of Guelph wants Canadians to think about. The initiative is working to preserve the monarch butterfly population, and since the butterflies are dependent on milkweed, they're asking people to plant milkweed.

Got milkweed? Project aims to restore plants and monarch butterflies

Here are some local nurseries and online seed companies that sell milkweed plants and seeds. Be sure to call the nurseries themselves for details on what varieties they offer. Seek their advice on best places to plant, how to tend and enjoy the only plant on which monarch butterflies will lay their eggs.