Plant Give-AwayMembers and friends of Christ the King have been growing milkweed and other pollinator-friendly plants for YOUR GARDEN.
Read below about how you can receive your FREE plants on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 11 am - 2 pm. WOW, all our plants have been claimed through pre-orders. We are OUT OF STOCK. That's 530 plants going out to local gardens! We're sorry if you you missed this year's plant give-away. Sign-up for our mailing list, so that you can hear about next year's event. Still have questions? Contact us |
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Growing Plants for You
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Give-Away Details
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Plant List
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Pre-Order Form
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Members and friends of Christ the King grew milkweed and other pollinator-friendly plants for distribution at Monarch Fest.
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We used the Winter Seed Sowing technique to get the seeds in the "ground" in January.
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Is there a list showing Which plants are available?
Yes, you can find a PLANT LIST for the plants which are being distributed on the tab above. The list includes an image of each plant with information about light requirements, height, bloom period, moisture requirements, and general notes.
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and no longer taking any pre-orders.
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and no longer taking any pre-orders.
How do I know which plants will work best in my garden?
Think about where you would like to put your plant and look at the plant information shown on the plant list. Make sure that your selected plant will do well with the amount of sun it will receive, the space available for it to grow, and the moisture requirements it needs. You can get other garden design tips HERE.
How many plants can I receive?
You can choose up to 2 milkweed plants AND 2 other pollinator-friendly plants.
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and no longer taking any pre-orders.
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and no longer taking any pre-orders.
Can I pre-order plants?
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and no longer taking any pre-orders.
When and where are plants being distributed?
Plants will be available for curbside pick-up at Christ the King on Saturday, June 13 from 11 am - 2 pm. Get directions
I don't want to Pre-order plants. Can I just show up on distribution day?
Sorry, we are OUT OF STOCK and will not have extra plants on Distribution Day.
What COVID-19 related health precautions are you taking?
The health and safety of our volunteers and community members are very important!
- All of our volunteers will be wearing masks and keeping the recommended social distancing requirements.
- There is no need for you to get out of your car on distribution day. We will bring your plants to you.
See the information below to see the plants which are being distributed for FREE on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Note that there are limited number of plants available. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while quantities last.
Note that there are limited number of plants available. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while quantities last.
Milkweed Varieties (Acslepias) - host plants for monarch butterfly
Butterfly Weed Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 1-2 ft Bloom Period: June-August Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 3-5 ft Bloom Period: June-August Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) - NOT AVAILABLE
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 2 ft Bloom Period: July-September Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Pollinator-Friendly Perennials - host plants for a wide variety of insects
Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 3-4 ft Bloom Period: July-August Moisture Req.: Medium to Wet |
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Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) - NOT AVAILABLE
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 3 ft Bloom Period: May - June Moisture Req.: Medium |
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Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full Sun to Shade
Height: 2-3 ft Bloom Period: July - September Moisture Req.: Medium to Wet |
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) - NOT AVAILABLE
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 1-3 ft Bloom Period: July-Oct Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) - NOT AVAILABLE
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 3-4 ft Bloom Period: Late June-July Moisture Req.: Medium |
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Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 12-20 inches Bloom Period: July-August Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Sky Blue Aster (Aster azureus) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 1-4 ft Bloom Period: August to October Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Wild Bergamot (Bee Balm) (Monarda fistulosa) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: 3-4 ft Bloom Period: June-August Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium |
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Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) - NOT AVAILABLE
Light: Full to Part Sun
Height: 2 ft Bloom Period: April to July Moisture Req.: Dry to Medium, likes acid soil |
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Sorry! We are out of stock and no longer taking plant pre-orders.