Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
The large, bright, terminal blossoms of this tall, showy perennial are made up of small, rose-purple flowers. Deep pink flowers clustered at the top of a tall, branching stem, bearing numerous narrow, lanceolate leaves. Elongated, tan-brown seed pods persist into winter. This native perennial can grow up to 5 feet tall and adds a pop of color to any garden. Additionally, it serves as a vital habitat for Monarch butterflies, acting as their larval host plant.
Blooms June through October
Light: sun
Water: medium, high
The large, bright, terminal blossoms of this tall, showy perennial are made up of small, rose-purple flowers. Deep pink flowers clustered at the top of a tall, branching stem, bearing numerous narrow, lanceolate leaves. Elongated, tan-brown seed pods persist into winter. This native perennial can grow up to 5 feet tall and adds a pop of color to any garden. Additionally, it serves as a vital habitat for Monarch butterflies, acting as their larval host plant.
Blooms June through October
Light: sun
Water: medium, high
The large, bright, terminal blossoms of this tall, showy perennial are made up of small, rose-purple flowers. Deep pink flowers clustered at the top of a tall, branching stem, bearing numerous narrow, lanceolate leaves. Elongated, tan-brown seed pods persist into winter. This native perennial can grow up to 5 feet tall and adds a pop of color to any garden. Additionally, it serves as a vital habitat for Monarch butterflies, acting as their larval host plant.
Blooms June through October
Light: sun
Water: medium, high
