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Asclepias sullivantii - Milkweed

Asclepias sullivantii
Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed

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Asclepias sullivantii, with bright umbels of light purple-pink flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Originally from America. Perennials with an "exotic" appearance, with hardiness and needs that vary greatly depending on the species.

Robust stump. Long glaucous and wavy green leaves. Umbels of bright, light purple-pink flowers, bright. Moist to wet soil.

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Asclepias sullivantii - Milkweed (Foliage) Foliage
Asclepias sullivantii - Milkweed (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Asclepias

Species

sullivantii

Family

Asclepiadaceae

Other common names

Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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