Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension

Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata

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Swamp Milkweed

Features

Clusters of pink flowers followed by narrow seedpods filled with seeds attached to white fluff.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soils to wet sites.

Mature Height

2-4 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 9

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Season

June - August

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained
Wet

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems. Caterpillars of Monarch butterfly will feed on this plant.

Additional Notes

This plant is commonly found in wet areas. Swamp Milkweed attracts butterflies.