Genus and Species: Asclepias incarnata
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Common Name: Swamp Milkweed
Habit: perennial
Height: 2-4 feet
Flower Color: pink
Native To: North America
Range: Nova Scotia south to Florida; west to Utah
Blooming Period: July-September
Water Requirement: low to high
Soil Type: will tolerate poorly-drained soil
Exposure: full sun
Seed Count: N/A
Seeding Rate: N/A
Miscellaneous: there are 1,900 species of milkweeds;
attracts birds and butterflies
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Genus and Species: Asclepias incarnata
