1 Gallon
Swamp Milkweed is an erect, clump-forming perennial that stands out for its tall, graceful stems, showy blooms, and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It produces brilliant clusters of lilac-pink star-shaped flowers atop upright branching stems, creating a magnet for pollinators. The flowers are rich in nectar and fragrant, often emitting a light vanilla scent. After flowering, Swamp Milkweed produces elongated, spindle-shaped seed pods, which remain through winter, eventually splitting open to release silky-haired seeds.
Genus name honors the Greek god Asklepios the god of medicine.
Height: 3 - 5'
Spread: 2 - 3'
Spacing: 3'
Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
Blooms: Mid Summer into Fall