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A robust Missouri and Illinois native perennial, Swamp Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata, delights with sweetly scented flowers in summer that attract pollinators. In summer, expect to be enchanted by the vanilla-scented pink flower clusters. These fragrant flowers bloom for about a month, attracting butterflies, especially Monarchs. While Swamp Milkweed prefers moist conditions, it can tolerant average to dry locations as well. Its 4-5″ willow-like leaves are a preferred food of Monarch caterpillars. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Asclepias, Milkweeds, and Monarch Butterflies have a specialized relationship critical to the Monarch’s survival.
A Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit. Plants were selected for their outstanding quality and dependable performance in the lower Midwest. They grow consistently well in St. Louis, Missouri, central and southern Illinois, and the Kansas City Metro area.
Plant in sunny locations. Although drought tolerant once established, keep well watered when first planted, when plants are setting up buds and blooming, and during dry spells.
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Adorable flowers in the shape of turtle heads.
2019 Native of the Year. Long-blooming native Illinois and Missouri ground cover.
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