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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 3–9Type Perennial
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed; reaching 3-4 feet in height, image 157

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

Type
Perennial
Family
Asclepiadaceae

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Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — perennial for full or half; ensuring it becomes both an aesthetic focal point and an ecological asset in your, image 78
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — preferring moist to wet soils; and can even endure occasional flooding
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — perennial with pink blooms; it is particularly noted as a larval host for the Monarch butterfly
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — preferring moist to wet soils; and can even endure occasional flooding, image 59
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — Reaching 3-4 feet in height; perennial with pink blooms, image 56
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed or Swamp Milkweed; serving as an attractive food source for a wide range of pollinators
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — and can even endure occasional flooding; preferring moist to wet soils, image 72
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — This upright plant typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide; commonly known as Red
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a charismatic perennial native to North America; put it in a position where its showy flowers and, image 89
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — perennial for full or half; ensuring it becomes both an aesthetic focal point and an ecological asset in your, image 156
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — and can even endure occasional flooding; preferring moist to wet soils, image 124
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — with a spread of 2-3 feet; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 109
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — with a spread of 2-3 feet; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 57
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — commonly known as Red Milkweed; reaching 3-4 feet in height, image 105
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a perennial prized for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers; is a charismatic perennial native to, image 106
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade; this upright plant typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and, image 84
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — displaying lanceolate leaves that grow up to 6 inches long; it is uniquely adaptable to various moisture, image 118
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — perennial for full or half; ensuring it becomes both an aesthetic focal point and an ecological asset in your client's
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — is a charismatic perennial native to North America
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — consider its ecological benefits and seasonal interest
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — preferring moist to wet soils; and can even endure occasional flooding, image 163
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — celebrated for its vibrant pink to mauve clusters of flowers that bloom from early summer through fall; which, image 168
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — consider its ecological benefits and seasonal interest; displaying lanceolate leaves that grow up to 6 inches, image 73
Red Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) — Put it in a position where its showy flowers and associated wildlife can be observed and enjoyed; consider its ecological
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