Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata
Red, pink and white flowers

Swamp Milkweed
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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