P.W. in TX says “I have had almost 100% germination with this batch of seeds you have sent me.” They are getting ready to harden off next week and plant in the ground on Friday.

Antelopehorns plays an important role in the monarch life cycle. Because antelopehorns sprouts as the monarchs are passing thru Texas. They can lay their butterfly eggs on fresh, tender leaves.

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The subspecies I have are found in the desert southwest. In Texas and Oklahoma it is a slightly different subspecies. Besides the slightly different flower color. The two are considered the same species by taxonomy.