Asclepias incarnata
This species of the milkweed family is great for moist to wet sites. In tune with the other native Ontario milkweeds this supports Monarch butterflies in the larval stage. It is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
Swamp Milkweed
Height : 4-5 feet (120-150cm)
Spread : 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Blooming Period : July to August
Light : Full sun
Water : Wet to medium
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 3-6
Native Ontario Habitat : Prairies, stream banks and low areas
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, wet meadows and naturalized areas