Milkweed - Swamp
Asclepias incarnata

SKU # S014

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 48

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The round, flat flower heads of this deep pink native flower are deliciously scented of vanilla. Their smooth, lance-shaped leaves turn glorious colors in fall and their gracefully shaped golden seedpods are a crafter's dream, and are filled with silky seeds that catch the breeze and paraglide away! Poisonous

Circa 1827! Butterflies will cover these flowers!

Lifecycle: Perennial

Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Size: 4-5' h x 2-3' w

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Season: Summer

Seed to Bloom:

Color: Umbels of fragrant pink flowers

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HOW TO GROW Asclepias incarnata

Sowing Instructions:

Depth: Surface sow or barely cover; requires light for germination.
Sprout Time: 21-40 days after chill
Starting Indoors: Stratify for 3 weeks. To stratify, place seeds between moist paper towels or in moist vermiculite in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator. Six to 8 weeks before last frost, remove pre-chilled seeds from refrigerator and sow in pots. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Keep at 60-70°F. Water from bottom once germination has occurred, and allow to drain thoroughly.
Starting Outdoors: Sow in early spring when there is still possibility of frost. Also can be sown in fall to germinate the following spring.
When to Set Outside: This mid-to-late summer bloomer can be set in the ground in spring when a light frost is still possible and the soil is cool. It can also be planted in early autumn.

Placement & Cultivation

Milkweed will attract butterflies and bees and is also deer resistant. In the wild, swamp milkweed grows in swamps and wet meadows. It is a great performer in rain gardens or low areas, including banks along ponds or streams, and looks lovely as a mass planting, growing well in borders in rich soil. A top beneficial insect attracting species, nurturing many species of helpful bugs.
Final Spacing: 2-3'
Water Use: Medium Water Use
Watering Details: Keep moist—at least 1" of water per week.
Soil pH: Most pH levels are tolerated.
Fertilizer: Milkweed is not a heavy feeder, apply about a half inch of compost and mix in.
Diseases & Pests: Aphids are attracted to the stems of milkweeds and can be removed by hand picking or spraying with a vigorous stream of water.
When to Cut: Cut when florets have opened for fresh arrangements. For dried, cut before florets open, or cut fully developed seed pods.

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