Milkweeds — Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Plants

Summer-blooming meadow and wetland wildflower with pink flower clusters and foliage important to the monarch butterfly's larval stage. Clump forming; excellent in gardens. Attracts many insect and butterfly pollinators.

Native to: Maine - All of the US except Washington, Oregon and California

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, wet to average soil.

Natural habitat: Moist meadows, ditches and pond edges. Adaptable to dryer soils.

Grows up to: 3'

Blooms: Summer

Pairs well with: Blue iris, blue vervain, and New England aster.