Prairie Milkweed

close up image of Asclepias sullivantii PRAIRIE MILKWEED at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower in bloom.

close upu image of Asclepias sullivantii PRAIRIE MILKWEED at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower head in full bloom.

field image of Asclepias sullivantii PRAIRIE MILKWEED at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - two specimens starting bloom.

close up image of Asclepias sullivantii PRAIRIE MILKWEED at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - flowers in bloom, showing subtle color change as blooms age.This species is featured in the soon-to-be-published book, Elusive Splendor: Wildflowers of the Prairie. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.

image of Asclepias sullivantii PRAIRIE MILKWEED at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a flower head, almost completely bloomed.