Swamp Milkweed Seeds
Botanical name: Asclepias incarnata
Common name: Swamp Milkweed
- Packet contains one gram of seed equivalent to approximately 100 seeds.
Start these seeds within a week using water germination, or sow them outdoors in fall for a more natural approach through cold moist stratification. Either way, monarch butterflies will appreciate having Swamp Milkweed in the landscape.
Swamp Milkweed is an excellent choice for wetland gardens, rain gardens, and other consistently moist areas. This hardy perennial is known for its showy clusters of deep pink to pale pink flowers, with occasional white forms, blooming from mid to late summer. It is both ornamental and highly valuable as a host plant for monarch caterpillars and a nectar source for many pollinators.
Well suited to moist soils and wetland edges, Asclepias incarnata is easier to grow than many gardeners expect and returns year after year when planted in the right conditions. It is a strong addition for anyone looking to support local wildlife while adding lasting color and ecological value to the garden.
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