Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Asclepias incarnata is an upright, clump-forming perennial native to North America, known for its showy pink to mauve flower clusters and its value to pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies.

Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias Incarnata
Asclepias incarnata is an upright, clump-forming perennial native to North America, known for its showy pink to mauve flower clusters and its value to pollinators, especially Monarch butterflies.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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