Enhance your pollinator garden with this set of 2 live Red Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) starter plants. Native to North America, Swamp Milkweed is admired for its clusters of rosy pink to reddish flowers and its ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. It is an excellent choice for rain gardens, native landscapes, borders, and moist garden areas.
This listing includes 2 live starter plants measuring approximately 3–8 inches tall at the time of shipping. Swamp Milkweed grows best in full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil and is well suited for naturalized plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping.
Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, bloom stage, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note:
You will receive 2 live starter plants (seedlings/young plants). Listing photos show the plants at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the
- Includes 2 live Swamp Milkweed starter plants
- Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping
- Botanical name: Asclepias incarnata
- Native flowering perennial for pollinator gardens
- Produces rosy pink to reddish flower clusters
- Suitable for rain gardens, borders, and moist landscapes
- Prefers full sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil
🧾 MATERIALS:
- 2 live Swamp Milkweed starter plants
- Protective packing materials
📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Swamp Milkweed, Red Swamp Milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias incarnata
Plant Type: Native Flowering Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Rosy Pink to Red Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate to High; prefers consistently moist soil
USDA Zone: 3–9