Butterfly Flower (incarnata) Irresistible Blend
Asclepias incarnata
Perennial. Butterflies and hummingbirds will flock to your garden to feast on the sweet nectar of this easy-to-grow native perennial. Often called Swamp Milkweed, this species grows best in moist or wet soils such as near a pond or stream, but the loosely-clumped plants will grow well in a garden with regular watering. Decorative pods are beautiful in dried arrangements. Deer resistant.
Blooms summer
Height: 3' - 5'
Days to Emerge: 14 - 28 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: 6"
Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 16" - 24"
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost, and up to 8 weeks before first fall frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford