Asclepias sullivantii
Common name: Prairie Milkweed
A smaller, less aggressive milkweed choice, this plant reaches a maximum height of 4', but usually only makes it to 2 or 3. It thrives in nearly all soil conditions but prefers full sun. Flowers are light pink umbels that occur at the top and in the upper axils. Leaves are oblong with rounded tips and a distinct pink midvein. This plant is a host for Monarch caterpillars as well as many other pollinators.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Pink
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot