Swamp Milkweed 'Cinderella'

Scientific Name: Asclepias incarnata

Common Name: Swamp Milkweed

Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40°C)

Blooming Season: Summer

Plant Habit: Upright, clumping

Characteristics: Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant prized for its clusters of pink to mauve flowers that bloom in summer. These flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Swamp Milkweed is also a larval host plant for monarch butterflies. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and prefers moist to wet soil, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, wet meadows, or other moist areas of the landscape.

Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season.

Fertilize: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.

Spacing: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) apart

Height: 3-4 feet (90-120 cm)

Width: 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, prefers moist to wet soil.