ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA

Latin Name: Asclepias Incarnata

Description: Also known as Swamp Milkweed, this Ontario native perennial is an excellent choice to add to native and naturalized gardens. Architecturally, the pink florets and tall stems make milkweed an attractive focal point among shorter flowering plants. Consider it alongside other bog-loving plants like Canadian anemone or swamp asters. 

Zone: 3-8
Height: 90-120cm
Spread: 50-60cm
Shape: Upright
Sun or Shade: Sun
Foliage: Green, lance-like
Fall Colour: Yellow
Flower type: Pink flower clusters, fragrant. Summer