Prairie Milkweed ( Asclepias sullivantii) Becoming rarer (especially north of Iowa) in moist to wet prairies throughout most of the Tallgrass region, Prairie Milkweed can reach heights up to 3 1/2 feet. Similar to and often confused with the more common "Common Milkweed", the flowers are a deep reddish-pink and occur in clusters of up to 40 near the top of the plant. Blooms from June through mid-August.Asclepias, from the Greek God of healing and medicine.

Asclepiadaceae Family - Milkweed, Prairie Milkweed

 

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Sun Exposure	Prairie
Soil Moisture	Mesic, Wet Mesic
Bloom Time	Spring, Summer June, July, August
Bloom Color	Pink, White
Max Height	3 feet
Wetland Code	UPL
Germ Code	C(30)
Seeds Per Packet	55
Seeds Per Ounce	4500