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Uses | Beds, Butterflies, Fragrant, Hummingbirds, Missouri Native Plant, Naturalize, Rain Gardens |
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Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed
A robust Missouri native, Swamp Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata, features rose-pink flowers in summer. Its sweet vanilla scent is irresistible to butterflies. Swamp Milkweed prefers moist conditions but is tolerant of dry locations. Its 4-5″ willow like leaves are a preferred food of Monarch caterpillars.
Plant in sunny locations. Although drought tolerant once established, keep well watered when first planted, and especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming, and during dry spells.
Offered in-house and online. Subject to availability.
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Amsonia tabermontana, Blue Star
Award winning native with starry blue flowers.
IMPORTANT ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION
Due to the overwhelming demand, Online Ordering is now closed. Please visit the nursery for your plant purchases.
IMPORTANT PREORDER INFORMATION – PREORDER IS NOW CLOSED – PREORDER PICKUP UPDATE
Thank your for placing preorders. Preorder is now closed. Some ordered plants are available now, many will be available early to mid April. If you have preordered:
1. When all your plants become available we will call you to schedule a pickup date.
2. Pickup instructions: as soon as you arrive on your scheduled pickup date call 314-707-2492. We will bring it to your car, or you may come in the nursery for pickup.
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