Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Description: A milkweed that enjoys wet conditions. Larval host plant for monarch butterflies. |
Propagation: Seeds |
Initial bloom (month and week): June W4 |
Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden |
Color of flower: Pink |
Height: 4-5′ |
Spread: 20″ |
Family: Apocynaceae |
Soil type: Prairie |
Soil moisture: Moist to wet |
Light: Full sun |
Zone: 3-8 |