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Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a perennial plant native to wetlands across North America. Its striking clusters of pink flowers attract various pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, making it a vital addition to butterfly gardens. This hardy plant thrives in moist soil and can grow up to 4 feet tall, showcasing lance-shaped leaves that complement its floral display. Ideal for naturalizing or stabilizing shorelines, Swamp Milkweed is not only beautiful but beneficial to the ecosystem.
- » Beautiful native perennial
- » Attractive seed pods
- » Food source for Monarch butterflies
- » Great for naturalizing
- Height
- 3 - 4 ft
- Spread
- 24 - 36 in
- Zone
- 3-9
- Color
- Pink; Purple
- Categories
- Perennial
- Tags
- Attracts Butterflies; Cut Flower/Foliage; Dried Flower/Foliage; Great Foliage; Low Maintenance; Mass Planting
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