Description: 200 seeds of Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) collected in the fall of 2021. Also called Marsh or Rose milkweed, this species is native to wetlands over a large range in North America, such as swamps, marshes, wet meadows and prairies, floodplains, etc. It adapts well to the garden setting, grows in full sun to mostly shade, and requires a medium-moist soil. It is a fast-growing, clumping milkweed that will bloom in the 1st or 2nd year from seed. The flowers range from light to deep pink and they are very attractive to bees and butterflies. Asclepias incarnata is an important host plants for the Monarch butterfly. The adult female lays eggs on it and the caterpillars eat the leaves, stems, and flowers. Even a few plants can help support the Monarch breeding cycle.
Price: 8.29 USD
Location: Massachusetts
End Time: 2023-08-03T16:17:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Type: Flower seeds
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Silt
Climate: Cold, Temperate
Sunlight: Full Sun or Part Shade
Genus: Asclepias
Plant Habit: Clump-forming
Plant Type: Perennial
Foliage: Deciduous
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Common Name: Swamp milkweed
Brand: Unbranded
Watering: Heavy
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
