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Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
An elegant, upright perennial with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves and rounded clusters of delicate, star-shaped flowers in soft pink to rose. The blooms are lightly fragrant and held on sturdy stems above the foliage, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in moist conditions and is particularly well suited to damp areas of the garden.
Height: 90–150 cm
Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist to wet, fertile soil; tolerates poorly drained conditions
Uses: Rain gardens, pond edges, damp borders, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
An elegant, upright perennial with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves and rounded clusters of delicate, star-shaped flowers in soft pink to rose. The blooms are lightly fragrant and held on sturdy stems above the foliage, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in moist conditions and is particularly well suited to damp areas of the garden.
Height: 90–150 cm
Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist to wet, fertile soil; tolerates poorly drained conditions
Uses: Rain gardens, pond edges, damp borders, pollinator gardens, cut flowers