Where to buy milkweed in Waterloo Region and Wellington County

Got milkweed? That's the question that a new project between the David Suzuki Foundation and the University of Guelphwants 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 varietiesthey offer. Seek their advice on best places to plant, how to tend and enjoy the only planton which monarch butterflies will lay their eggs.

Nith River Native Plants

RR1, New Hamburg, ON

Phone:519-662-2529 (office) or 519-272-3393 (cell)

Website: www.nithriverplants.com

Ontario Seed Company

16 King Street South,Waterloo, ON

Retail store phone: 519-886-2990

Mail order phone: 519-886-0557

Website:www.oscseeds.com

Tin Roof RustedFarm & Plant Nursery

9567 Concession 4 N, Mount Forest

Phone: 519-261-0330

Website: www.tinfroofrustedfarm.com

WildThings Plant Farm

RR 3 Clifford, #9688 Baseline Road, Minto

Phone: 519-338-3228

Website: www.wild-things.ca

Online sources:

West Coast Seeds

Website: www.westcoastseeds.com

Wildflower Farm

Website: www.wildflowerfarm.com

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