Native - American
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Swamp Milkweed
Plant Type: Native - American
Exposure: Sun Tolerant  
FULL Sun
Large 3-4" clusters of fragrant vanilla-scented rose-pink flowers in July and August over lush green foliage attract butterflies and beneficial insects from midsummer to early fall. Grows best in moist soils but tolerant of drier conditions.
 
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 Height3-5' |  | 
 Spread12-18" |  |  | 
Swamp Milkweed Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
 
Late Season (July - frost)
 
 
 
Soil Moisture Needs
 
Moderate
 
 
Moist
 
 
 
Special Benefits
 
Bog
 
 
Cut Flower / or Foliage
 
 
Fragrant
 
 
 
Nature Attraction
 
Butterflies
 
 
Hummingbirds
 
 
 
Critter Resistance
 
Deer Resistant