Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed
Native, naturally found in low-lying areas near ponds or water. A favourite for Monarch butterflies. Plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed once established. Foliage is slow to emerge in spring.
- Fragrant, pink to mauve flower clusters bloom in summer
- Narrow, lance-shaped, taper-pointed leaves
- Flowers are very attractive to butterflies
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: Naturally Native™
- Hardiness Zone: 3-6
- Height: 36-50 in
- Spread: 24-36 in
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias incarnata
Be patient in the spring, because Asclepias will break dormancy later than other perennials. It is able to grow in various conditions ranging from wet to dry. Notoriously difficult to divide once it is in the ground, because it forms a deep taproot, but easy to grow from seed sown outdoors in the fall or started indoors in the winter.