This Monarch Attracting Milkweed is sutable for growing in All Zones of the United States as an Annual and Perennial from Zones 8b and higher..An important nectar source for Monarchs and a wide variety of other butterfly species, pollinators and hummingbirds. Prefers full sun to partial shade and is not extremely temperamental about soil types. Blooms all season, transplants well, deer and rabbit resistant! Cover with ¼“ of Soil . Keep Moist until Germination. Full Sun to Partial Shade. It Takes 2 generations of Monarchs to Migrate in each direction (Canada to Pacific Grove and Mexico) and they need milkweed along their paths Plant These Seeds Yourself and Give as Gifts to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly This Monarch Attracting Milkweed is sutable for growing in All Zones of the United States.An important nectar source for Monarchs and a wide variety of other butterfly species, pollinators and hummingbirds. Prefers full sun to partial shade and is not extremely temperamental about soil types. Blooms all season, transplants well, deer and rabbit resistant! Annual throughout the US and Perennial from Zones 8b and higher.