Asclepias sullivantii | Prairie Milkweed | Smooth Milkweed

Description: We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support!Asclepias sullivantii is a species of perennial shrub in the Asclepiadaceae family. Common names include Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed, and Smooth Milkweed. A native to Central North America in the United States and Ontario in Canada. It has clusters of pink or pinkish-white flowers on a two to three-foot stem. Stems may be singular or several. The leaves are oval and thick but somewhat succulent. This species does not have the hairs on it that some of the common milkweeds do. It grows naturally in wet prairies, native gardens, and wildflower meadows. Asclepias sullvantii is best grown in moderate moisture areas with full sun. These have a rhizome underground that helps them spread. Growing up to forty-two inches but typically around thirty inches tall. You can see them in full bloom from May through June. This plant is very beneficial to many wildlife critters. Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds, and Moths visit often, and is also Deer resistant.GerminationPlace your seeds and some soil in a ziplock bag. Moisten the mixture enough so it sticks together without water dripping out. Write the name of the seeds on the bag. Place the mixture in your refrigerator for 60 days. Seeds can then be sown into a well-drained, sandy compost and covered lightly with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in filtered bright light and keep moist until germination.

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Location: San Francisco, California

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