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Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Red, pink and white flowers
About Swamp Milkweed
Red, pink and white flowers form clusters at the top of this plant. The long thin leaves are opposite each other on a milky sap filled stem. This perennial is native to the Great Plains and areas east. It can be planted on moist soils in full sun along the margins of lakes, ponds, streams, or lowland areas. Swamp Milkweed is attractive to butterflies. Blooms appear the second year after germination in July and August. One packet contains 7 grams.
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Product Details
Height Range: | 24 - 48 inches |
Seeding Rate: | 6 oz. / 1,000 sq ft |
Seeds Per Pound: | 72000 |
Growing Season |
Warm Season
|
Lifespan |
Perennial
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Type |
Rhizotamous
|
Planting Season |
Spring
Winter/Dormant |
Target Solution |
Moisture Tolerant
Shade Tolerant Full Sun Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Butterflies Ideal for Bees |
Use |
Landscape & Ornamental
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Blooming Season |
All Summer
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Color |
Red
Pink White |