Asclepias Incarnata Invasive. Asclepias incarnata commonly called swamp milkweed is an erect clump forming missouri native plant which is commonly found in swamps river bottomlands and wet meadows throughout the state it typically grows 3 4 tall less frequently to 5 on branching stems. This plant is native to at least the piedmont area of virginia i am lucky to have a couple of clumps growing wild in a couple of semi shady spots on my property.
It grows in damp to wet soils and also is cultivated as a garden plant for its flowers which attract butterflies and other pollinators with nectar like most other milkweeds it has latex containing toxic chemicals a. Flowers are inch across with a 5 parted crown with a curved horn sticking out of each of the 5 cylindrical hoods in the crown arching over the short column in the center. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies hummingbirds bees and other beneficial insects.
Asclepias incarnata cinderella swamp milkweed is an erect clump forming perennial prized for its brilliant clusters of vanilla scented rose pink flowers which bloom continuously for weeks from midsummer to early fall. This perennial wildflower is highly variable in size 2 6 tall depending on environmental conditions. Small fragrant pink to mauve flowers 1 4 wide each with five reflexed petals and an elevated. Asclepias incarnata the swamp milkweed rose milkweed rose milkflower swamp silkweed or white indian hemp is a herbaceous perennial plant species native to north america.