Aquatic Milkweed. Aquatic milkweed is a native butterfly attracting plant. These invertebrates in turn are used as food by fish and other wildlife species e g.
Aquatic milkweed grows in full sun in soil that is continuously wet. As the name suggests aquatic milkweed prefers wet rich soil and can be found in wetlands and swamps throughout the southeastern united states. Native to stream sides it is generally most common in lightly shaded woodlands near streams.
Aquatic milkweed is a native butterfly attracting plant.
The white light pink flower clusters bloom in late spring and summer and have a delicate lacy appearance. I am a host plant for the monarch soldier and queen butterflies. The white light pink flower clusters bloom in late spring and summer and have a delicate lacy appearance. Available to ship mid late june.