4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Asclepias incarnata

Swamp Milkweed

Clusters of white and bright pinkish-crimson flowers. Long narrow foliage on very erect stems.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Does well in medium-wet soils in sun to part shade. Plant in groups or in rustic areas. Also used for cut and dried flower arrangements.

Interesting Information
Asclepias is derived from the name of the Greek god of healing, Asklepios. Incarnata, Latin, "in the flesh", the floral color.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Dusty Rose		Foliage Color Glossy Green
Height 2-3 Feet		Spread 16-20 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7		Patented No

Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Cardinal Flower )	Rudbeckia fulgida (Orange Coneflower )
Tradescantia ohiensis (Spiderwort )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Red • Pink	Landscape Interest • Butterfly • Hummingbird	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Wet
Missouri Native • Missouri Native	Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July	Attributes • Dried Flower • Cut Flower • Fall Color