Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Rose Milkweed, Red Milkweed, Swamp Silkweed, White Indian Hemp

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Height: 36” to 60”

Spacing: 18” to 24”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium

USDA Zone: 3a-8b

Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify at 40F for 1 month. Then sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 4700

A tall, very showy perennial wildflower with large umbels of pink and mauve blossoms. This butterfly haven will naturalize freely, and produce attractive seed pods for use in dried flower arrangements. Named the “Swamp Milkweed” from its preference for a wetland habitat, but will also thrive in average garden soil. A favorite for butterfly gardens, and easy to grow!