Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Red, pink and white flowers
About Swamp Milkweed
Red, pink and white flowers form clusters at the top of this plant. The long thin leaves are opposite each other on a milky sap filled stem. This perennial is native to the Great Plains and areas east. It can be planted on moist soils in full sun along the margins of lakes, ponds, streams, or lowland areas. Swamp Milkweed is attractive to butterflies. Blooms appear the second year after germination in July and August. One packet contains 7 grams.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 24 - 48 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | 6 oz. / 1,000 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 72,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |
| Blooming Season: | May - June |
| Color: | Pink, Red, White |