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Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30241

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Gentianales Family: Asclepiadaceae Genus: Asclepias Species: Asclepias incarnata

Common Names add Rose Milkweed edit | delete Swamp Milkweed edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging Butterfly Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Moist   Soil pH edit <5.5 (Strongly acidic) 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source) Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Seeds are best when cold stratified for 30 days edit | delete Seedlings do not transplant well, best to direct sow. edit | delete Perennial zones 7 and 8. edit | delete all parts of plant are poisonous if ingested edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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