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PRAIRIE MILKWEED, SULLIVANT'S MILKWEED
Asclepias sullivantii
SKU: 2231-010
Description
Prairie Milkweed is also called Sullivant's Milkweed. Extremely fragrant flowers! This Milkweed appears similar to Common Milkweed but is less aggressive, and has an overall smooth appearance on the stem, leaves and seed pods. Visited by hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butterflies. Native to both Canada and the USA!
Milkweed is an essential perennial plant for the butterfly garden, and it is the ONLY plant that the monarch caterpillar can eat. The flowers also attracts many other butterflies! It is probably the most used plant 'food' (nectar) for pollinators. Watching the life cycle of monarchs can be an excellent learning experience for kids too!
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Prairie Milkweed is also called Sullivant's Milkweed. Extremely fragrant flowers! This Milkweed appears similar to Common Milkweed but is less aggressive, and has an overall smooth appearance on the stem, leaves and seed pods. Visited by hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butterflies. Native to both Canada and the USA!
Milkweed is an essential perennial plant for the butterfly garden, and it is the ONLY plant that the monarch caterpillar can eat. The flowers also attracts many other butterflies! It is probably the most used plant 'food' (nectar) for pollinators. Watching the life cycle of monarchs can be an excellent learning experience for kids too!
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
