Plant Type: Herbaceous
Climate Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
Average Height: 3-4'
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: Pink
Other: Bird Attracting, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable
Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that reaches heights of 3-4′ and produces clusters of fragrant pink flowers in summer. This native plant is excellent for attracting butterflies and pollinators, making it a perfect addition to wetland gardens or raingardens.