Red Milkweed

Asclepias Incarnata

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Overview

Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Red Milkweed, is a perennial prized for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers, which bloom from June to August. Reaching 3-4 feet in height, with a spread of 2-3 feet, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist to wet soils. This plant is an excellent attractor of butterflies, particularly monarchs, and provides vital habitat and food for their caterpillars. USDA zones 3-6.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — Reaching 3-4 feet in height

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a perennial prized for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — which bloom from June to August

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — This plant is an excellent attractor of butterflies

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — and provides vital habitat and food for their caterpillars

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a charismatic perennial native to North America

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asclepiadaceae

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Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed or Swamp Milkweed

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a perennial prized for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — which bloom from June to August

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — This plant is an excellent attractor of butterflies

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — and provides vital habitat and food for their caterpillars

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a charismatic perennial native to North America

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — Reaching 3-4 feet in height

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — preferring moist to wet soils

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — with a spread of 2-3 feet

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — It is uniquely adaptable to various moisture conditions

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — It is particularly noted as a larval host for the Monarch butterfly

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — serving as an attractive food source for a wide range of pollinators

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — displaying lanceolate leaves that grow up to 6 inches long

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — consider its ecological benefits and seasonal interest

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — and can even endure occasional flooding

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — being naturally found in wetlands

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — it tolerates both average and moist soils

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — celebrated for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers that bloom from early summer through fall

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — This upright plant typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — perennial for full or half

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — with a spread of 2-3 feet; it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — pink flowers in the garden

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