{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata-swamp-milkweed","title":"Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA confirmed deer-resistant, obligate wetland species, swamp milkweed is an essential monarch butterfly host plant whose nectar-rich flowers also draw hummingbirds and bees - genuine multi-species pollinator value for rain gardens and wet restoration sites alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsclepias incarnata, or swamp milkweed, is an erect, clump-forming perennial native to wetlands, wet meadows, and pond edges across North America, typically growing 4 to 8 feet tall. Fragrant, pink, star-shaped flower clusters bloom from June through September, followed by elongated seed pods releasing silky-tufted seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain garden, pond-edge, and wet meadow restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonarch butterfly larval host habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-pressured wetland plantings - confirmed deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird and bee nectar plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet soils; rich, muddy soils preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - Commonly called swamp milkweed for its association with highly saturated soils in wetlands and areas that flood seasonally; natural habitat includes wet meadows, floodplains, riverbanks, pond shores, and marshes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink; June-September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBL (Obligate Wetland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping\/Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (12-24 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larval host, supports bees, supports butterflies, supports hummingbirds, nectar source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e all plant parts can induce vomiting and diarrhea if ingested, consistent with the milkweed genus. Severely affected by drought, especially over consecutive years - site in consistently moist locations for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941165445191,"sku":"ASC-INC 50CELL","price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seed","offer_id":48941165477959,"sku":"S-ASCINC","price":192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":48941165510727,"sku":"ASC-INC #1SF","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/original_1_c2388e10-8c83-4063-80e7-9548bae12f17.jpg?v=1791214104","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata-swamp-milkweed","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}