Asclepias incarnata ~ Swamp Milkweed, Rose Milkweed zone-3 Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed

Bloom Color:  White+Orange

Grows taller in deep shade

moist well-drained soils

Asclepias incarnata ~ Swamp Milkweed, Rose Milkweed zone-3 Asclepias incarnata - Swamp MilkweedSwamp Milkweed is an upright native perennial often found in swamps, rivers, and wet meadows with green lance like leaves. Tight clusters of small, fragrant flowers come in shades of pink and mauve and bloom in late spring to summer. Performs best in full sun and moist to wet soils, but can tolerate average soils. The milky sap released from damaged stems is toxic if ingested. Asclepias are the sole host plants for the Monarch Butterfly, and also