Marsh Milkweed Care. Grow milkweed plants in your garden for colorful fragrant and nectar rich flowers that attract pollinators of all sorts. Though many milkweed plants need only the help of mother nature this article will cover winter care of milkweed.
With over 140 different types of milkweed there are milkweeds that grow well in almost every hardiness zone. With little required care milkweed is a smart choice for meadows and wild areas of the yard. Grows easily in full sun to light shade and average to moist soil.
The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies hummingbirds bees and other beneficial insects.
Milkweed is a lovely wildflower and the sole host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Winter care of milkweed depends on your zone and which milkweed you have. 30 to 48 plant spread inches. Swamp milkweed is toxic in its raw form.
