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Swamp Milkweed Seeds

Asclepias incarnata
SKU: HC013286
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Overview
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) is a wildflower with very beautiful clusters of pink flowers in summer and is a favorite larval food for Monarch butterflies.
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias incarnata
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Seed Coverage
Packet covers 5-10 sq. ft.
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Naturalizes, Fragrant, Mass Plantings
SKU
HC013286

Description

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) is a wildflower with very beautiful clusters of pink flowers in summer and is a favorite larval food for Monarch butterflies. It grows in medium to moist soil conditions (it doesn't need a swamp) and many types of soil including clay. A great species for rain gardens. USDA zones 3-8. Seeds require special prep for germination. See our planting guide below. Asclepias incarnata native range: AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.