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Sullivant's Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii
Sullivant's, also called prairie milkweed, is very similar to common milkweed but not as aggressive. This makes it a perfect choice for a garden plant. Its large, fragrant pink umbels flower from June to August. It will hybridize with common milkweed.
It is a species in decline in Ontario due to habitat destruction.
Ecology:
Sullivant's milkweed is the host plant for the monarch butterfly.
It is a very attractive nectar plant for many bees and butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
In the wild, Sullivant'smilkweed is part of the tall grass prairie ecosystem. Prairie milkweed requires full sun, thrives in regular to moist conditions, but can tolerate medium-dry conditions. Its long taproot makes it drought-tolerant once it is established.
Sullivant's Milkweed
90 cm -
1.20 m
great pollinator fragrant full sun host plant deer resistant Clay, loam humming- birds taproot medium to moist nesting material drought resistant .
Garden symphony:
Prairie milkweed naturally occurs in the tall grass prairie ecosystem and therefore pairs well with other plants from the tall grass prairie like wild bergamot, Virginia mountain mint, black-eyed Susan, big bluestem, switchgrass, ironweed, smooth aster and cup plant.