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Eastern Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra

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Overview

Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias inc. pulchra) thrives in USDA zones 3-9, reaching 3-4 ft in height. This perennial showcases umbels of pink-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Preferring wet to moist soil and full sun to part shade, it performs best in swamps and wet meadows. Its narrow, lanceolate leaves add vertical interest in a rain garden or naturalized area.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — This perennial showcases umbels of pink-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — pulchra) thrives in USDA zones 3-9, reaching 3-4 ft in heightEastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incEastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Its narrow, lanceolate leaves add vertical interest in a rain garden or naturalized areaEastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Preferring wet to moist soil and full sun to part shade, it performs best in swamps and wet meadowsEastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — attracting butterflies and pollinatorsAsclepias Incarnata Pulchra+19

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — This perennial showcases umbels of pink-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — pulchra) thrives in USDA zones 3-9, reaching 3-4 ft in height
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias inc
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Its narrow, lanceolate leaves add vertical interest in a rain garden or naturalized area
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — Preferring wet to moist soil and full sun to part shade, it performs best in swamps and wet meadows
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — attracting butterflies and pollinators
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra
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