Photo Credit:
Courtesy Stephanie Brundage, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed is a tall perennial with bright rose-purple flowers clustered at the top of branching stems. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves grow opposite along the stem. Tan-brown seed pods remain through winter, adding seasonal interest.
Shade Tolerance: Full to Part Sun
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Soils: Loam, Clay, Sand, Muck
Height: 4-5 ft.
Bloom Time: June - August
Color: White, Pink, Mauve
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Rain Garden, Butterflies
USDA Plant Profile
