Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)

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Common Name:  Swamp Milkweed

Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Larval Host

Use:  Garden, Rain Garden, Naturalizing

Light:  Full Sun

Hardiness Zone:  3 to 6  USDA Zone Map

Soils:  Moist to Wet

Flower Time:  Early July to Mid August

Flower Color:  Scarlet Pink

Height:  4'- 5'

Notes:  Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed) is tolerant of well-drained soils, very attractive to butterflies, and a nice cut flower.

Host plant of VT Bee Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN):
Agapostemon splendens (Brown-Winged Striped-Sweat bee)
Bombus pensylvanicus (American Bumble bee)
Bombus rufocinctus (Red-Belted Bumble bee)
Osmia texana (Texan Mason bee)

Please note, all species of Asclepias are considered toxic for sheep, cattle and goats.  Noted as deer-resistant by UVM.

Native to all of northern to southeastern US:  Biota of North America Program (BONAP) – North American Plant Atlas (NAPA).