Swamp Milkweed/Asclepias incarnata (bundle of 5)

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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Comes in bundle of 5 1.5"x 2.25" plugs.

THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON APRIL 12, 2025 FROM 10AM TO 12PM AT GREENVALE VINEYARDS, PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND.

*There is no delivery option for your seedling pre-order, you must pick them up yourself on our seedling sale date. Any seedlings that are not picked up will be considered a donation to ERICD's educational farm program.*

Light Requirements
sun, part-sun
Soil Moisture
moist, wet
Soil Description
acidic, neutral, rich, average, clay
Height
3'-6'
Bloom Time
June, July, August
Bloom Color
pink, lilac
Hardiness Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Rhode Island Zone(s): 5

Massachusetts Zone(s): 5, 6

Description

Asclepias incarnata is a striking, medium-tall plant with narrow, elongated leaves on branching stems. It typically grows to a height of 4', but can reach 6' under ideal conditions. It has large terminal clusters of fragrant, deep-pink flowers. In fall, the flowers give way to 5" long, attractive, brown pods that eventually burst open releasing their tufted seeds to be carried by the wind.

Cultivation

This milkweed is native to just about all of north America east of the Rockies. Although a swamp plant, it will withstand dry spells once established and is a good choice for rain gardens. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils from well drained to mucky, and even heavy clay. Excellent around water features in full sun. It may bloom as early as June in the southern part of its range, and as late as August in the north. Zones 3-10

Additional Notes

Long used for its medicinal value, all parts of the swamp milkweed may be toxic in large quantities. Both flowers and seeds are edible, as well as the plant and young shoots when cooked. It is a larval host for the monarch and queen butterflies. Susceptible to aphids. An underutilized plant ideal for wetlands.