SWAMP MILKWEED (Asclepias incarnata)
Beautiful deep pink flowers with white centers emit a wonderful aroma that resembles cherry Fruit Loops! As the name suggests, swamp milkweed naturally occurs in wet soils – in sedge meadows and shallow wetlands, but it does very well in flower gardens, too. Monarchs aren’t the only insects attracted to the plants – a wide diversity of pollinators, from skippers to hover flies, enjoy them, too.
Flower Colour: deep pink
Sun Exposure: full sun
Bloom Period: June – July
Height: 3 – 4 ft
Soil: moist – wet