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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