Swamp milkweed

Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed) is another one of the best milkweeds for butterfly gardens because it feeds both monarch caterpillars and butterflies.

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When most people think of planting milkweed for monarch butterflies, they imagine common milkweed (A. syriaca) with its big, rounded leaves.

swamp milkweed in July 2024 by sarahrosshandmade

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Swamp Milkweed is a native perennial that grows to about 4’ tall and is very showy. Similar to common milkweed in structure, it blooms slightly later which allows for a longer milkweed blooming season. Like other Asclepias, this is a larval host to the Monarch butterfly, and is pollinated by many other butterflies and bees as well. We’ve had at least 15 Monarch Caterpillars on a single plant in our micro-prairie. It has gorgeous pink/white blooms that are long lasting (~ 1 month).

swamp milkweed in August 2024 by sarahrosshandmade

Asclepias incarnata L. swamp milkweed

Swamp milkweed

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