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Asclepias incarnata
Swamp milkweed
More About Swamp milkweed
- Valuable resource for monarch butterflies
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp milkweed, is 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 incarnata is a primary food and nectar source for monarchs and many beneficial insects. A very attractive companion to Mimulus ringens (monkey flower).
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