Asclepias incarnata
Growing Information
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soils: Prefers moist soil, but does well in well-drained garden soil
• Bloom Time: Rose-pink; bloom time is June, July
• Size: 3-4 feet in height; 2 foot spread
One of the most beautiful of native perennials with clusters of upturned pink-purple flowers. Pods contain seeds with silky parachutes that are dispersed by the wind.
Garden Companions
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
Nature Benefits
• Host plant and highly preferred by the monarch butterfly caterpillar
• Pollinator favorite!
Native Habitat
Occurs in sunny openings of freshwater wetlands, stream banks and ditches.
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