species 2,308 observations
Prairie Milkweed
Asclepias sullivantii
Field notes
Asclepias sullivantii is a species of flowering plant in the milkweed genus, Asclepias. Common names include prairie milkweed, Sullivant's milkweed, and smooth milkweed. It is native to North America, where it occurs in the central United States and Ontario in Canada.
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185
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Milkweed Tussock Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth, Queen
6
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red Milkweed Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red-banded Leafhopper
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Great Spangled Fritillary, Great Golden Digger Wasp
171
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Water use
- Medium
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.