Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Description
The beautiful late summer flowers are only one reason to grow this native perennial. Asclepias is irresistible to bees and humming birds and is a staple for the monarch butterfly. Grow this very hardy plant in moist soil to water 5'' deep in full sun. 24'' - 36'' tall and may reseed a little. Flowers range in color from light pink to rose to white. 'Ice Ballet' is a pure white variety. 'Cinderella' is a very nice deep pink variety. Zone 3
- Botanical Name
- Asclepias tuberosa
- Height
- 24-36"
- Width
- 24"
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun Afternoon Shade
- Soil Type
- Alkaline
- Bloom Time
- Fall
- Foliage Colors
- Dark Green
- Water Requirements
- Secondary