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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

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Asclepias incarnataAsclepias incarnata

Rose Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed

In Stock: 0.426 lb (Total:0.426lb)

Asclepias incarnata

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0.43 lb IA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

104,525

Quantity:

0.43 lb

Collected in:

Iowa

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830872

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England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Transform your garden into a vibrant butterfly haven with Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed. This enchanting perennial, also called Rose or Red Milkweed, is a staple in any butterfly garden, serving as a host plant for Monarch butterflies and a nectar source for a variety of pollinators including Swallowtails and Skippers. With charming, vanilla-scented clusters of rosy pink, mauve, and occasionally white flowers, it's a show-stopper from July to August. Growing 3-4 feet tall, Swamp Milkweed thrives in full sun with medium to wet soils, yet surprises by adapting to average well-drained soils too. The plant's deep taproots make it resilient once established, and its deer-resistant foliage, though late to emerge, complements its blooming beauty. Ideal for sunny borders or rain gardens, this milkweed attracts a multitude of butterflies and hummingbirds, thanks to its showy, fragrant flowers and tolerance to clay or wet soils. Elevate your landscape with this eco-friendly choice that supports the magical lifecycle of Monarchs, promising a wondrous spectacle year after year.