Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed)

Herbaceous, perennial with pale pink flowers blooming in the summer. Nectar is a great source of food for Monarchs and other pollinators.

  • Wetland Indicator Status: OBL (Obligate Wetland)
  • Height Range: 4 – 6 ft.
  • Water Tolerance: Seasonal inundation
  • Light: Full sun to partial sun/shade
  • Rate of Spread: Slow
  • Bloom color: Pale pink
  • Drought tolerance: Low
  • Bloom period: June through August
  • Wildlife Value: Source of food for Monarchs and pollinators
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