Sullivant's Milkweed
Asclepias sullivantii
Description
Sullivant's Milkweed is a perennial plant native to North America, known for its role as a host plant for monarch butterflies. It features broad, thick leaves and large, rose-pink blooms that are similar to those of common milkweed but with smoother stems and leaves. The plant is found in prairies and open meadows, often in rich, well-drained soil.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 3 to 4 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July, August
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- Rose-pink flowers