Swamp Milkweed
Scientific Name
Asclepias incarnata
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
3a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Swamp Milkweed grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
Low
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
Latex may irritate skin
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Swamp Milkweed is dormant in winter
Spread
2-3 feet
Height
3-6 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Pink
Additional Detail
Can look defoliated when eaten by host caterpillars. | Pests/Diseases: Orange milkweed aphid | Attracts butterflies
