Asclepias incarnata

Swamp Milkweed
Rose Milkflower

Herbaceous Perennial

This herbaceous perennial, native to NE and SE United States, is found in swamps and wet meadows. A popular garden perennial; its flowers are attractive to butterflies as a nectar source and the foliage is an important food source for the larval stage of Monarch butterflies.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 48 - 60 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Mounding


Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Flowers, Fragrant

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Pink, White
Bloom Season: Jul, Aug, Summer
Flower Shape: Umbel, Cluster


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Naturalize
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Wet Soil Tolerant
Wildlife: Butterflies, Deer Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer
Plant Behavior: Naturalizes, Potential Skin Irritant

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Plant Combos