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Common
name: "Swamp Milkweed" or "Marsh
Milkweed"
Latin name: Asclepias incarnata
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Zone: 3 -
8
Elevation to: 5500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 24" - 48"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Umbel
Native to area: Yes
Available varieties: 6
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Pictured: Swamp
Milkweed
Asclepias
incarnata |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Swamp Milkweed in full sun in well drained fertile soil. As it's name
suggests, "Swamp Milkweed" likes water. Swamp Milkweed will do best
if planted near a pond or stream.
Asclepias flowers can be cut four use in
floral arrangements.
Propagation:
Seed can be germinated in a cold frame in the early spring,
or purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or mealy bugs. If
you are curious what Aphids and Mealy Bugs look like we have pictures of
of them in the houseplant section
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