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Milkweed, Swamp
(Asclepias incarnata)

Code: ASIN Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Bioswale, Butterfly, Honey Bee, Meadow Gardening, Milkweed (Asclepias species), Pollinator, Rain Garden, U.S. Native, Wetland

Swamp Milkweed is native to most areas of the central and eastern United States. It is also known as Rose Milkweed. Plants are typically found along streams and ditches or in moist areas of meadows and prairies.  Plants grow 4 to 5 feet tall and have clusters of pink to mauve flowers at the tops of branches. Plants make excellent hosts for monarch butterflies and provide nectar to honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. Also recommended for rain gardens and bioswales.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Asclepias incarnata

Color(s)

Pink

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Moist

Height (in.)

36-60

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

102,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-9


Rose MilkweedMilkweed, Swamp (Asclepias incarnata)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Asclepias incarnata

Color(s)

Pink

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Moist

Height (in.)

36-60

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

102,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-9


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