Asclepias incarnata

Swamp Milkweed

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Swamp milkweed has big heads of rose pink, sweetly scented flowers. It's not unusual to see two or three butterflies on a single flower at the same time. Swamp milkweed grows naturally in wet soil but also grows well in regular garden soil.

Benefits

	Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
	Host and nectar plant for monarch butterflies
	Lovely vanilla fragrance
	Thrives in sun in average or moist soil
	Deer resistant

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows easily in medium wet to wet soils in full sun. Tolerates well-drained garden soil even though this species is native to swamps and wet meadows Plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed once established Like many milkweeds, plants are slow to emerge from the ground in spring

Height 3-4 Feet

Spread 1-2 Feet

Native Range Swamps and low meadows; Nova Scotia to Saskatoon, south to Utah, New Mexico and Florida. Distribution Maps by State and County

Native Trivia Plants in the milkweed family produce pods with fluffy seed that is used by birds to build nests. Some birds, such as Baltimore orioles, use the stem fibers for nesting material.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

"Milkweeds provide loads of nectar and serve as homes and food sources for monarch caterpillars."

Characteristics & Attributes