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Asclepias sullivantii Prairie Milkweed
A Missouri native perennial, Prairie Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii, is an important food source for many native species of butterflies and other native pollinators. Its flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and its leaves are a food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. Sweetly fragrant, round 3″ clusters of star-like flowers in shades of pale pink to light purple appear over a long period from late spring well into summer. Its smooth 2-4″ seeds pods look delightful in dried arrangements.
Plant in full sun in well-draining soil.
Offered in-house. Subject to availability.
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Asclepias verticillata, Whorled Milkweed
Important food source for Monarch butterflies.
Offered in-house.
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed
Missouri native with clouds of pink blossoms.
Offered in-house and online.
IMPORTANT PLANT ORDER INFORMATION
Plants ordered now will be available for pickup mid April 2021. We will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time.
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