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Asclepias incarnata ssp. pulchra
Eastern Swamp Milkweed
- » Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- » Host and nectar plant for monarch butterflies
- » Striking, fragrant bloom
- » Thrives in sun and tolerates moist soils
- » Outstanding plant form and foliage
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:2-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Super showy with big heads of small, fragrant, deep pink-purple flower clusters on a plant offering a bushier form with wider foliage than the closely related A. incarnata. Its long lasting summer bloom is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds and it is a crucial plant in the Monarch life cycle.
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias incarnata ssp. pulchra
Easily grown in average to moist soil, in full sun to partial shade.