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Rose Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
PerennialRose Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist – Wet
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
3-5'
Bloom
Pink, Jun–Aug
Why Grow It
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed — no milkweed means no Monarchs.
Unlike common milkweed, this species is well-behaved in gardens — clump-forming, not aggressive.
The milky sap contains cardiac glycosides that make Monarch butterflies toxic to predators.
Wildlife Value
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Monarch Nursery
Essential host plant — Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed
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Pollinator Magnet
Rich nectar source attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Good Companions
🌿 Blue Vervain
🌸 Cardinal Flower
⭐ Joe Pye Weed
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in moist to wet soil; ideal for rain gardens
- Space 18–24″ apart; grows in clumps without spreading aggressively
- Leave seed pods in fall — they provide winter interest and self-sow gently
Plant Details
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