Asclepias incarnata
Milkweed-SwampAn excellent native milkweed species for growing in clay soil and wet areas. Native to much of the U.S., this durable species is clump forming with a deep taproot. Vanilla scented, pink flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators for several months; decorative seed pods follow in fall.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 3-5
- Spread: 2-3
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 3-5
- Spread: 2-3
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes