Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed

Family: Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae)


Lifespan: Perennial

Height: 1-4' (30-120 cm)

Flower Color: Pink and white

Flower Size: 1/4" (6 mm)

Bloom Season: June-August

Fruit: An elongated pod, 2-4" (5-10 cm) long, opening along one side

Conditions: Swamps, shores, thickets

Sunlight: Full to filtered sun

Moisture: Prefers being wet to moist, but mature plants have some tolerance to moderate (seasonal) dryness

All parts are poisonous.

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