Description
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) produces clusters of fragrant, pink flowers in mid to late summer atop 3- to 5-foot-tall stems. This U.S. native naturally grows in moist to wet soil but can adapt to average garden conditions. Like common milkweed (A. syriaca), swamp milkweed serves as a food source for monarch butterfly larvae, which feed on the leaves. The flowers also attract a variety of adult butterflies, as well as other pollinators. Unlike common milkweed, swamp milkweed tends to stay in distinct clumps, so it can be a good option for smaller gardens. Full sun. Perennial; Zones 3 to 8 or 9.
Collected in September 2022. Provenance is Bucks County, PA (seeds are from wild plants growing in my meadow, so PA ecotype). At least 20 seeds.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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