Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
A stunning perennial with dark pink flower buds that open to pale pink; a pollinator magnet and host plant to Monarch butterflies.
BLOOM TIME
- July
- August
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
3-6'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
10-100
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Maine Audubon