Monarch Oasis Milkweed Collection New Paeonia lactiflora

Paeonia lactiflora

Long after other varieties have faded

lanceshaped to ovate leaves are an eyecatching blue-green

Striking dark crimson blooms create captivating displays indoors

They also make great holiday gifts

Monarch Oasis Milkweed Collection New Paeonia lactifloraThe U. S. population of the monarch butterfly has drastically fallen in recent years. Scientists say the iconic orange and black insects are particularly scarce in Western states, due largely to the destruction of their asclepias habitat by pesticides and herbicides along their migratory route to California. Milkweeds are crucial to the monarch's survival. The butterflies lay their eggs on them, and the newly hatched larvae feed on the leaves. Because