Northern Wildflowers Milkweed Swamp Pkg.

Approximately 75 seeds per pack, covers 30 ft²

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), like all milkweeds, is a host plant to the monarch butterfly, but has the advantage of being less toxic than its more popular cousin, Common Milkweed. Swamp milkweed thrives in moist sites and is an important species for wetland restoration. It is easy to grow from seed, will thrive in wet clay-rich soil, and its brilliant pink flowers are loved by bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

Height:  2-5 feet tall
Plant in:  Full Sun to Part Shade in Medium to Wet Site
Blooms:  August to September
Zone:  3-9

Wet and cold stratification is required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.

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Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.