Asclepias sullivantii*Common Names: Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed |  | Soil: Mesic Wet-Mesic |
| Height: 2 ft - 3 ft | ||
| Blooming: Jun Jul |
Somewhat similar in appearance to Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), but with larger, but fewer, flowers and the leaves (1) have reddish veins (2) are typically narrower and (3) are angled upward. It also does NOT spread aggressively via rhizomes like Common Milkweed. It hosts the typical Milkweed insect species and is a favorite for Monarchs. This species is listed as Threatened in Michigan and occurs in the far eastern side of the state primarily in moist habitats such as lakeplain prairies remnants. To our west and south, this species primarily occurs in wet-mesic to mesic prairies. Our seed is currently sourced from Illinois and Missouri.
No photos are currently available for Asclepias sullivantii*. Although we strive to post our own photos of every species offered, we are still missing a few. We suggest either googling for images of this specis or please visit the USDA PLANTS Database for photos/drawings and further information.