Swamp Milkweed

Rose Milkweed / Swamp Milkweed
(Asclepias incarnata)

Availability:

• Anticipated for later in the season

Height:

• 2 to 5 feet

Bloom:

• June to August

Classification:

• Native
• Perennial

Sun:

• Full sun

Soil moisture:

• Medium to wet

Used by:

• Butterflies / moths (flowers),
• Hummingbirds (flowers),
• Honey bees (flowers),
• Native bees (flowers),
• Beetles (flowers),
• Caterpillars (leaves)

Notes:

• In the wild, this milkweed is often found growing in wetter conditions; however, it does not need wet soils.
• Grows well in most garden soils. May need a little water during long droughts.
• Does not spread as much as common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), making it a better choice for most garden settings.

Native Range:

Relevant Backyard Ecology Resources:

Swamp Milkweed or Rose Milkweed

Plant Multiple Species of Native Milkweeds for Monarch Caterpillars

Milkweeds in Urban and Suburban Monarch Waystations with Dr. Adam Baker

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