Like all milkweeds, it is a host plant for Monarch caterpillars and provides abundant nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Unlike Asclepias syriaca, Prairie Milkweed is less rhizomatous, making it easier to manage in gardens while still forming healthy colonies.
Its flowers have a sweet, pleasant scent, making it both beautiful and aromatic for native plant gardens.
Once widespread, Prairie Milkweed has declined due to habitat loss and is now considered a species of concern in some regions.
Like all milkweeds, it is a host plant for Monarch caterpillars and provides abundant nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Unlike Asclepias syriaca, Prairie Milkweed is less rhizomatous, making it easier to manage in gardens while still forming healthy colonies.
Its flowers have a sweet, pleasant scent, making it both beautiful and aromatic for native plant gardens.
Once widespread, Prairie Milkweed has declined due to habitat loss and is now considered a species of concern in some regions.
Bloom: early to mid-summer
Habitats: black soil prairies; cemetery prairies; moist meadows along rivers or near wetlands; prairie remnants along railroads; roadside ditches; thickets
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (2 to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: rich loamy soil
