Milkweed 'Swamp' | 001 qt.
18" x 3"
Doorstep delivery schedule
Orders placed by 12 PM Tuesday will be delivered that Friday (weather permitting). Delivery dates cannot be changed. If a holiday falls on a Friday, delivery will occur the following week. You do not need to be present to accept the delivery. You will receive an email notification that your order was delivered successfully.
Disclaimer: Please note that not all plants and trees are permitted in all residential areas. Homeowners are responsible for consulting their Homeowners Association (HOA) rules to ensure compliance before planting.
The Milkweed āSwampā is a Florida native wildflower known for its striking rose-purple flowers clustered together on top of tall, erect branching stems. This herbaceous perennial grows 2 to 4 feet in height and 1.5 to 2 feet wide. It exudes a milky liquid when broken and its summer blooms produce a slight fragrance that make it excellent at attracting a variety of pollinating insects. The tiny nectar cup with its upward curving horn is an essential food source for butterflies and a variety of bees. Native sweet, leafcutter and yellow-faced bees forge the flowers for pollen and nectar, and it is a host plant for the Monarch butterfly.
Milkweed āSwampā grows best in moist to wet, well-drained soils with mostly sunny landscapes and minimal shade. Milkweed āSwampā can tolerate occasional drought once established. Due to its preference for wet soil environments, they grow nicely along streams and ponds. This striking plant stands out in mixed butterfly and wildflower gardens and performs well in a container.
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Scientific Name
:
Asclepias incarnata
Mature Height:
2 to 4 feet
Mature Spread:
1.5 to 2 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, loam, clay
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Salt Tolerance:
Low
Growth Rate:
Fast
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Features:
Monarch butterfly host plant; Pollinator attractant; Striking flowers
ALT Size
:
001 qt.
No order minimum, consistent plant material, local pickup
