swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp milkweed is a native perennial with fragrant pink or rose-colored flower clusters that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in consistently moist or wet conditions and is ideal for rain gardens, wetland edges, and naturalized landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation