Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Swamp Milkweed is an exceptional plant for pollinators. Hawk moths, Swallowtails, Fritillaries, Monarchs, skippers, bumble bees and numerous other nectar seekers will visit - even an occasional hummingbird. Easily grown in moist to wet soils in full sun, this milkweed will thrive in average garden soil, as well. The 3-5 foot plant forms a stately clump with upright stems, long narrow leaves and clusters of fragrant pink flowers - followed by attractive seed pods for late season interest. The pods split open when ripe releasing their silky-haired seeds to the wind. A beautiful addition to a sunny border garden, water feature, or butterfly garden, Swamp Milkweed is also excellent for naturalizing low, moist areas in the landscape such as ponds or drainage areas.

Swamp Milkweed is a host plant for the Monarch butterfly, Queen butterfly, Dogbane Tiger moth, and the Milkweed Tussock moth. All plants in the Asclepias genus, otherwise known as milkweeds, are host plants for the Monarch butterfly.

Attracts: 🐛 🐝 
Light: full sun 
Soil: prefers wet