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Asclepias sullivantii

Family Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Asclepias sullivantii (prairie milkweed) bears showy, greyish magenta and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid-summer. The foliage is dark green and light coral in colour.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Asclepias sullivantii (prairie milkweed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.