Sullivant's Prairie Milkweed

Sullivant's Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), is a rare Midwestern milkweed species that blooms in summer with pink, monarch-butterfly-attracting flowers. Its large, attractive leaves and sturdy stems, make it a bold addition to the perennial border.
Zones4 - 8
Advantages
bee-friendly
Bee Friendly
attract-butterflies
Attract Butterflies
attract-hummingbirds
Attract Hummingbirds
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Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 24-36" tall
Mature Spread12-18" wide
Bloom TimeEarly to mid-summer
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Item Package SizePlant - 5" Deep Pot
SKUHC017281

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

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Sullivant’s Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), is considered one of the best Monarch-attracting plants for the garden. It's large, summer blooming pink flower clusters are rich with nectar and it's well behaved in the garden, spreading slowly by deep rhizomes. The large semi-succulent foliage is attractive and held on sturdy upright stems which make it a handsome standout in the perennial border. A rare Midwestern species, Prairie Milkweed grows well in a variety of soil types including clay where it needs moderately moist conditions and full sun. Recommended companion plants include Purple Coneflower (Echinacea), Obedient Plant (Physostegia) and Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon).
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SKUHC017281
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
Sullivant's Prairie Milkweed
Botanical Name
Asclepias sullivantii
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Pink
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Bloom Time
Early to mid-summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Ideal Region
Midwest, West
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free
Ships To Canada
No
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