Asclepias incarnata

Milkweed-Swamp

Photo Credit: Cincinnati Zoo


Asclepias incarnata

Milkweed-Swamp

An 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