Milkweeds are foundational to any pollinator garden, and swamp milkweed is no exception. 3 feet tall with elegant lanceolate leaves, swamp milkweed supports monarch caterpillars. Planted in clumps, swamp milkweed creates a swath of pink flowers. Prefers wetter soils but can tolerate drier conditions once established in clay/loam soils.
Milkweeds are foundational to any pollinator garden, and swamp milkweed is no exception. 3 feet tall with elegant lanceolate leaves, swamp milkweed supports monarch caterpillars. Planted in clumps, swamp milkweed creates a swath of pink flowers. Prefers wetter soils but can tolerate drier conditions once established in clay/loam soils.