Swamp Milkweed
Botanical Name:
Asclepias incarnata- Pink flowers are followed by attractive seed pods
- Food source for Monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects
- Commonly found in swamps or wetland landscapes
- Bloom Time: July to August
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Pink
Height
100 cm-125 cm
Spread
60 cm-90 cm
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Swamp Milkweed
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growth Rate
- Fast
Foliage Colour
- Green
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Native to Ontario
- Seed
Flowering Time
- Lt. Sum-Fall
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
- Roadside planting
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Although tolerant of drier soils, swamp milkweed thrives in moist to wet soils. Once flowering is complete, it is best to leave flowerheads untouched as attractive seed pods will follow. Very slow to emerge in the spring.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario
Size: PL50
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