Asclepias incarnata
Marsh Milkweed
Plants grow up to five feet in height and offer sweetly scented clusters of rose-pink flowers in summer. All kinds of pollinators find the nectar irresistable and monarch larvae feed on the foliage. Grows naturally in swamps, along streams and ponds and in wet meadows but also grows well in gardens.
Additional Information:
Height
36-48 Inches
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Spread
24-36 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Pink / Rose
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
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Good Companions
Joe Pye Weed
(Eupatorium purpureum),
Blue Lobelia
(Lobelia siphilitica),
Copper Iris
(Iris fulva),
Rose Mallow
(Hibiscus lasiocarpos),
Tussock Sedge
(Carex stricta)
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Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Hummingbird |
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Butterfly |
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Late (July-frost) |
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Mid (May-June) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Sun Exposure
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Butterfly Nectar |
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Butterfly Host |
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