Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata

Clusters of deep rose-purple to pale-rose colored flowers from June through August, narrow 3-6" leaves, interesting seedpods, attracts butterflies, food plant for Monarch & Queen Butterfly caterpillars (Danaus plexippus & D. gilippus), dry to moist or wet soil, full sun to light shade, 1-4' tall.

Zone 3-9

Deer Resistant

Native Range:New Brunswick to s. Manitoba, Idaho and w. Nevada, south to Arizona & s. Florida

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