Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) 3-pack of pots
Can’t be shipped.
Prairie Milkweed is very similar to Common Milkweed but it has more vibrant pink flowers. It can grow in moister areas and is good for wilder rain garden designs. Prairie Milkweed, also known as Sullivant’s Milkweed, is a rare milkweed and a valuable garden and prairie flower. Supports monarch butterfly caterpillars.
Details
Perennial
Sun: Full Sun
Moisture: Medium, Medium-Wet
Height: 3 feet
Blooms: June, July, Aug
Color: Pink
Spacing: 18-24″
Spreads: 12” a year by roots
Zones: 3-8
Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators
Design Tips
Prairie Milkweed will spread by underground rhizomes. Since it can handle moister areas, it can be used in rain gardens with good drainage. Use Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) in gardens and prairie plantings to support monarch caterpillars.
Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!
Companion Plants
Prairie Dropseed
Whorled Milkweed
Little Bluestem
Meadow Blazing Star
Orange Coneflower
