Swamp Milkweed Flower seeds
Swamp Milkweed is a captivating addition to any garden landscape renowned for its dual role as a cut flower favorite and a haven for butterflies. From the onset of summer until the first frost, clusters of rose to mauve florets grace sturdy stems, offering a stunning display of color and charm. In our meticulous trials, this species has proven itself nearly identical to the esteemed variety, Soulmate, ensuring consistent quality and beauty.
Complemented by attractive lance-shaped leaves, Swamp Milkweed adds elegance to both cut flower arrangements and garden beds alike. Its allure extends beyond aesthetics, as it serves as a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, while also providing essential habitat for monarch butterflies in their larval stage. A native gem of North America, Swamp Milkweed is also affectionately known as pink milkweed and rose milkweed, embodying the natural beauty and resilience of the region. Welcome this enchanting plant into your garden and witness the magic of nature unfold before your eyes.
Seed count: 50
Botanic name:
Asclepias incarnata
Plant spacing:
12"-14"
Color:
Bright Rose to mauve blooms.
Sowing depth:
1/8 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The roots have been considered medicinal, while the plant itself attracts monarchs and provides a food source for the monarch catapillars.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
120-130 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Monarch flower, blood flower, scarlet milkweed, sunset flower, silkweed, Pleurisy root seeds
