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We bought a couple pots of Crown Flower at Lowes. One of them came with 2 Monarch cats. One disappeared, haven't seen the chrysalis, but the other formed hers right on the plant. I see the occasional Monarch flying and visiting our nectar plants and sometimes the Crown Flower. No eggs yet.

DD and I have caught the bug, so to speak.

She sent for milkweed seeds, 5 varieties. One is Tropical. They all sprouted after a day's soak. We're renters and all plants are in pots.

Finally, The Questions: How will the non-tropical varieties handle weather with no cold spell? Will they die back after x months of growth? Will they stay alive? TIA