Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata ‘Soulmate’
Description
Swamp Milkweed is a classic through and through, but every classic has a few noteworthy spinoffs! ‘Soulmate’ is a delightful selection of Swamp Milkweed that displays deep cherry pink petals with a creamy center, not to mention a particularly intoxicating vanilla fragrance. A perfect choice for any garden, big or small, to bolster your butterfly buffet.
Conditions: Full sun; average to moist soil
Size: 2′ – 3′ tall, 2′ spread
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract variety of insects, including bumblebees and butterflies; larval host for Monarch
Photos: Joshua Mayer
