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Swamp Milkweed

Swamp Milkweed

by New Earth Nursery
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$10.95 - $10.95
$10.95
$10.95 - $10.95
$10.95

Another favored host for the Monarch Butterfly. Swamp Milkweed is well-suited for wetland areas and rain gardens due to its preference for moist soils (thus, "swamp"). Blooms a beautiful pink and mauve.

Arrives in a well rooted 3.5" x 5" pot.

Latin Name: Asclepias incarnata
Site and Soil: full sun, some light shade; thrives in moist to wet soils, including those in swampy or marshy areas
Size at Maturity: 3-5' h x 2-3' w
Bloom Time: July - September
Pests & Diseases: Occasional aphids; can experience root rot if soil doesn't drain enough
USDA Zone: 3-8