Asclepias incarnata / SWAMP MILKWEED
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a vibrant perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for adding a splash of color to wetland gardens or rain gardens. It produces clusters of fragrant, pink to rose-colored flowers from mid to late summer, which attract a wide range of pollinators, particularly butterflies, making it an excellent plant for butterfly gardens. The plant has tall, upright stems with lance-shaped, dark green leaves that create a bold, textured backdrop to the stunning blooms. Swamp Milkweed can grow in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for damp areas like stream banks, ponds, or low spots in the garden. With its pollinator-friendly flowers and unique habitat preference, Asclepias incarnata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - pink
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a vibrant perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for adding a splash of color to wetland gardens or rain gardens. It produces clusters of fragrant, pink to rose-colored flowers from mid to late summer, which attract a wide range of pollinators, particularly butterflies, making it an excellent plant for butterfly gardens. The plant has tall, upright stems with lance-shaped, dark green leaves that create a bold, textured backdrop to the stunning blooms. Swamp Milkweed can grow in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for damp areas like stream banks, ponds, or low spots in the garden. With its pollinator-friendly flowers and unique habitat preference, Asclepias incarnata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - pink
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a vibrant perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for adding a splash of color to wetland gardens or rain gardens. It produces clusters of fragrant, pink to rose-colored flowers from mid to late summer, which attract a wide range of pollinators, particularly butterflies, making it an excellent plant for butterfly gardens. The plant has tall, upright stems with lance-shaped, dark green leaves that create a bold, textured backdrop to the stunning blooms. Swamp Milkweed can grow in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for damp areas like stream banks, ponds, or low spots in the garden. With its pollinator-friendly flowers and unique habitat preference, Asclepias incarnata is a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - pink
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
