prairie milkweed
Asclepias sullivantii
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Prairie milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) is a perennial for meadow gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. Pink or pinkish-white flowers form large, domed clusters on stout, erect stems in early to late summer. The blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies. The thick leaves are oval and somewhat succulent.
Pairs well with Arizona Sun blanket flower, Black Oil sunflower, and Foxtail barley.
Native range
Central North America.