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Native Wetland Plants

Asclepias incarnata

Swamp Milkweed

A decorative and essential perennial to any moist full sun habitat, pale pink blossoms explode with color from late June thru August. Standing 2-4’ tall Asclepias is a primary food and nectar source for monarchs and many beneficial insects.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Sun • Partial Shade	Plant Type • Bog/Marsh • Flowering Perennial	Mature Height • 2' - 4'	Spread Characteristics • Rhizomatous - Slow
Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall	Pond Zonation • High Marsh - Saturated Soil	Foliage Color • Green
Wildlife Benefits • Bees/Pollinators • Butterflies • Food	Wetland Indicator Status • FACW+ • OBL	Attributes • Cut Flower • Drought Tolerant • Focal Point • Mass Planting • Native • Naturalizing • Ornamental Flower • Rain Garden	USDA Hardiness Zone • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9