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 …

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. [3][4] It …

Plant swamp milkweed in full sun to partial shade in soils with neutral to acidic pH. It is native to wet sites but adapts to drier sites in moist clay or loam soils. The attractive pink to rose-purple …

Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a stunning, moisture-loving perennial that plays a crucial role in supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Swamp milkweed, Asclepias incarnata, is named for the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios. Incarnata, is from the Latin carn, meaning flesh and atus, like, because its hue is sometimes …

But native milkweed plants– Asclepias incarnata, A. tuberosa, and A. syriaca are still a hub of insect activity in the fall. Bright red bugs congregate on the follicles (referred to as seed pods …

Sep 23, 2025 · Want to save the monarch butterflies? Welcome native swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) into your garden.

The seeds of Asclepias incarnata have long hairs, called comas, that have been used as stuffing for pillows and lifejackets. The stem fibers from the plant have been suggested as a substitute …

Small, fragrant, deep pink flowers appear in showy clusters at the end of stems. The fruit is a long narrow pod, filled with tiny brown seeds, attached to hairy tufts. The juice of this species is less …

A. incarnata is commonly referred to as swamp milkweed because of its association with highly saturated soils in wetlands or areas that are flooded seasonally. Plants usually have a taproot …