Swamp Milkweed
(Asclepias incarnata)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 2 - 5 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Flower Color: Pink / Mauve
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Rose Milkweed
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Swamp Milkweed is a larval host for the Monarch butterfly as well as other butterfly and moth species. It is also a nectar and pollen producer that attracts a wide variety of pollinators.
Plants similar to Swamp Milkweed:
Liatris spicata - Dense Blazing Star
Monarda didyma - Scarlet Beebalm
Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed