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Asclepias sullivantii

Also Known As

  • Sullivant's Milkweed
  • Sullivant's Prairie Milkweed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Asclepias sullivantii plant details

Asclepias sullivantii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias sullivantii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias sullivantii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sullivant's Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), also known as Prairie Milkweed, is the well-behaved brother of the free running Common Milkweed. It creeps slowly by rhizomes, making it a superior candidate for the butterfly garden. This rare prairie plant is one of the very best plants for attracting butterflies, especially Monarchs. Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.

Gardening facts about Asclepias sullivantii plant

How to Grow Asclepias sullivantii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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