Sullivant's Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii)

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Sullivant's Milkweed: Sullivant's Milkweed in the Backyard Garden

Sullivant's Milkweed: Sullivant's Milkweed in the Backyard Garden

Sullivant's Milkweed is also known as Prairie Milkweed. It likes full sun and prefers medium wet to medium soil

Dates Photographed by Month

June
6/25/20
6/27/21
July
7/2/22
7/6/21
7/9/20
7/10/20
7/13/20
7/28/22
Aug.
8/5/20
8/9/20
Sept.
9/3/20

Photographed With These Species

Bees, Wasps, and Flies
Brown-belted Bumble Bee [View Associated Images]
Birds
American Goldfinch [View Associated Images]
Ruby-throated Hummingbird [View Associated Images]
Butterflies and Moths
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail [View Associated Images]
Monarch [View Associated Images]
Pearl Crescent [View Associated Images]
Snowberry Clearwing [View Associated Images]
Other Insects, Spiders, and Bugs
Oleander Aphid [View Associated Images]

Shoot and Bloom Dates

YearFirst Shoot DateFirst Bloom DateLast Bloom Date
20235/7
20205/56/288/26

Plant Info

Bloom Color: ■
Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Medium to Somewhat Wet
Height: 3'
Spacing: 1'-2'

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