Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Full sun to mostly sun

Swamp Milkweed is a striking perennial with bright pink to purple flowers that are attractive to Monarch and Queen butterflies. It's especially well-suited for wet, marshy environments like swamps, meadows, and riparian zones. This species offers a showy flower display while also supporting beneficial insects and acting as a larval host for Monarchs.

🌿 Growing Conditions:
✔ Sun or part shade
✔ Wet, moist soils (tolerates mucky clay)
✔ High water use

🌸 Benefits:
✔ Larval host for Monarch and Queen butterflies
✔ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
✔ Not an aggressive spreader.  Can tolerate non-wetlands.