Swamp Milkweed Asclepias Incarnata. Small fragrant pink to mauve flowers 1 4 wide each with five reflexed petals and an elevated. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of asclepias incarnata.
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. Swamp milkweed is a herbaceous perennial that may grow up to 5 feet tall. This perennial milkweed is also an excellent choice for rain gardens.
Plants usually have a taproot with the root crown producing one to six or more stems each growing season.
Incarnata swamp milkweed. Swamp milkweed subordinate taxa. Also called swamp milkweed this milkweed actually grows well in both moderately moist and wet soils. Rose milkweed asclepias incarnata is a showy pink blooming asclepias species that is a food plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars and a nectar source for adult butterflies.