Asclepias sullivantii <br>PRAIRIE MILKWEED, SULLIVANT'S MILKWEED
Prairie Milkweed is also called Sullivant's Milkweed. Extremely fragrant flowers! This Milkweed appears similar to Common Milkweed but is less aggressive, and has an overall smooth appearance on the stem, leaves and seed pods. Visited by hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butterflies. Native to both Canada and the USA!
Milkweed is an essential perennial plant for the butterfly garden, and it is the ONLY plant that the monarch caterpillar can eat. The flowers also attracts many other butterflies! It is probably the most used plant 'food' (nectar) for pollinators. Watching the life cycle of monarchs can be an excellent learning experience for kids too!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per packet: 50
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Prairie Milkweed is also called Sullivant's Milkweed. Extremely fragrant flowers! This Milkweed appears similar to Common Milkweed but is less aggressive, and has an overall smooth appearance on the stem, leaves and seed pods. Visited by hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butterflies. Native to both Canada and the USA!
Milkweed is an essential perennial plant for the butterfly garden, and it is the ONLY plant that the monarch caterpillar can eat. The flowers also attracts many other butterflies! It is probably the most used plant 'food' (nectar) for pollinators. Watching the life cycle of monarchs can be an excellent learning experience for kids too!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per packet: 50
