Species Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) | Known

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Names

Scientific name: Asclepias incarnata
Common name: Swamp Milkweed

Measurements

Height: 1 - 5 ft
Spread: 24 - 36 in
Spacing: 36 in
Growth Rate: Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-drained
Soil type: Loam, Clay
Soil pH: Moderately acidic (5.6 - 6.0), Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5), Neutral (6.6 - 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 - 7.8)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf lifecycle: Deciduous
Foliage color: Medium Green
Bloom time: Summer, Late Summer
Bloom color: Pink, Mauve
Seasons of interest: Summer
Propagation methods: Seeds
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds

Toxicity

Toxic to humans: Yes
Toxic to dogs: Yes
Toxic to cats: Yes

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. : 215 (1753)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Asclepias

Inferior Taxa

Asclepias incarnata subsp. pulchra Asclepias incarnata subsp. incarnata

Synonyms

Acerates incarnata Asclepias amoena Asclepias maritima Asclepias incarnata var. incarnata Asclepias incarnata f. incarnata Asclepias incarnata var. longifolia

References

Asclepias incarnata (Marsh Milkweed, Swamp Butterfly Weed, Swamp Milkweed) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed), accessed October 17, 2024

Swamp Milkweed, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed): Minnesota Wildflowers, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata - Jersey-Friendly Yards, accessed October 17, 2024

swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata from New England Wild Flower Society, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed) | Native Plants of North America, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata - Plant Finder, accessed October 17, 2024

Asclepias incarnata | Bring Back The Monarchs, accessed October 17, 2024

World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024