Asclepias incarnata | Swamp Milkweed | Starter Plant Plug
Asclepias incarnata – Swamp Milkweed for Monarchs & Wetland Gardens
Transform your garden into a pollinator sanctuary with Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed). This native perennial is essential for monarch butterflies, serving as both a host plant for caterpillars and a nectar source for bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. With tall, showy pink blooms in mid-summer and seed pods that last into fall, swamp milkweed is as striking as it is beneficial.
Highlights
Pollinator Habitat – Vital host plant for monarchs and a nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Bold Blooms – Showy clusters of pink to mauve flowers from July–August.
Soil Stabilizer – Deep roots help control erosion in wet areas.
Water Purifier – Absorbs excess nutrients, supporting cleaner water.
Native & Resilient – Thrives naturally with low maintenance.
Seasonal Interest – Flowers in summer and ornamental seed pods into fall/winter.
🌱 Planting Information🌱
Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Sunlight: Full Sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom Time: July–August
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Height: 4'–5'
Spread: 2'–3'
Water Needs: Average–High
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Clay, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained
Add Swamp Milkweed to your garden today — a stunning native perennial that supports monarchs, cleans waterways, and delivers summer color year after year.