Asclepias incarnata
$27.00 / 1G Prime
Swamp Milkweed ·
Description
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pink shades flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 3–5 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Central & E. Canada to W. Central & E. U.S.A. It provides nectar for pollinators including Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and coastal. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, rabbits, and wet soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Asclepias incarnata produces pink flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Native Range
Central & E. Canada to W. Central & E. U.S.A.
| Asclepias incarnata | |
| Swamp Milkweed | |
| No | |
| Full Sun; Wet Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| North and South America; species-dependent | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| No |
| Full Sun | |
| 3 - 5 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Pink | |
| Butterflies | |
| Water Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Water Garden | |
| Upright | |
| Summer |