About This Plant
Also commonly known as rose milkweed, this plant is a great showy specimen for moist areas. It grows best in soils with high organic matter. Unlike Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed), swamp milkweed grows in a more contained manner and will not spread rapidly. It also attracts many pollinators, including monarch butterflies, whose caterpillars seem to prefer this species.
Plant Details
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Attributes
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The flowers of swamp milkweed have a light vanilla-y fragrance that is very pleasant both for people and pollinators.
Alternate Names
Marsh Milkweed, Swamp Butterfly Weed, Rose Milkweed
