Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Description:
Large blossoms of small, fragrant, upturned rose-purple flowers. Great host plant for Monarch butterflies and hummingbirds. Great for rain gardens and habitat. 2 to 6 feet tall. Moist to wet soils; sun to partial shade. Can thrive in mucky clay soils. Blooms June through October.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Pink Milkweed |
| Plant Family: | Asclepiadaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | Pine Barrens Periphery, South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | June through October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |