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Swamp Milkweed 6 Live Plants (Asclepias incarnata) – Native Perennial Wildflower for Pollinator & Rain Gardens, Attracts Monarch Butterflies, Ideal for Wet Areas, Full Sun Landscaping Plant
Swamp Milkweed 6 Live Plants (Asclepias incarnata) – Native Perennial Wildflower for Pollinator & Rain Gardens, Attracts Monarch Butterflies, Ideal for Wet Areas, Full Sun Landscaping Plant
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Features:
- ESSENTIAL MONARCH HOST PLANT: Primary host for Monarch caterpillars and supports other butterflies including Queen and Soldier species
- HIGH-VALUE POLLINATOR NECTAR: Fragrant pink flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout mid-summer, boosting biodiversity in your garden
- PERFECT FOR WET AREAS & RAIN GARDENS: Thrives in moist to wet soils near ponds, swales, and rain gardens, tolerating heavy clay better than many ornamentals
- DEER RESISTANT & LOW MAINTENANCE: Bitter, milky foliage is unpalatable to deer and rabbits, while deep roots make established plants durable and long-lived with minimal care
- NATIVE PERENNIAL FOR WILDLIFE GARDENS: Keystone species returns year after year, ideal for butterfly gardens, wet meadows, and wildlife plantings focused on restoring Monarch habitat
Part Number: ASCINC06
Details: Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a moisture-loving native milkweed that plays a vital role in Monarch butterfly habitat. This plant is ideal for rain gardens, pond margins, and wet meadows where consistent moisture combines with full sun. Plants prefer loam, well-drained to wet soils and provide durable, upright growth with showy flower clusters. As a host plant, Swamp Milkweed supports Monarch caterpillars, while its fragrant blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. The tall, narrow form fits well at the back or middle of borders and can be massed to create a strong visual impact in habitat plantings. In combined wetland and garden designs, it helps link water features with high-value ecological function. Shipped as live outdoor plants, this plant gives gardeners a practical, beautiful way to add wet-tolerant milkweed to their landscapes. Use Swamp Milkweed wherever you want color, fragrance, and meaningful pollinator support in consistently moist, sunny conditions. Native to the following states: Native to the following states: NY, NJ, PA, MD, ME, NH, VT, RI, CT, MA, VA, DE, MD, WV, NC, GA, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, ND, SD, MO, KS, AL, AR, OK, CO, MO, NE, FL, MN, SD, CA, AZ, NM, TX, MT, WY, ID
Package Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0 x 6.0 inches
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