Milkweed Swamp
Other Names : Asclepias IncarnataFamily: Asciepiadaceae
Description:
A Wisconsin Native plant with upright habit; narrow, lance-shpaped foliage; umbrella-like, branched clusters of pinkish red flowers blooming in July-August. Grow in rich, moist soil in full sun. Use in the native meadow or wetland or border garden. A place where Monarch butterflies lay their eggs.Plant Notes:
Planting Tips
Soil Requirements: Grows well in clay a known "Clay Buster"
Propagation Tips
Propagation: Propagation by dividing rhizomes, tubers. Directly sow seeds outdoors in fall. Stratify (refrigerate for 3 weeks) if sowing indoors.
Reseeds: This Plant canspread by reseeding.
Foliage Height: 36", Blooming Height: 36-48", Spread: 24"
Enviornment: Full Sun
Zones: 3
| Suitable for Garden Types | ||
| Woodland: Y | Wet Land: Y | Border: Y |
| Other Statistics | ||||
| Wisconsin Native: Y | Fragrant: Y | Deer Resistant: Y | Attracts Butterflies: Y | Attracts Birds: Y |