Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed
- Clusters of pink flowers in late June to August
- Attractive seed pods
- Moist/ wet soils
- Natural habitat: wet freshwater areas such as meadows, fields, swamps and marsh
- Milkweed is the sole food source of the Monarch Butterfly larvae
Height: 36-60 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Pink
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Native
- Tolerates Clay Soil
- Naturalizing
- RainGarden
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained