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Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’
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Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’
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Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’


Swamp Milkweed

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.080.030


A recent selection of a native North American wildflower. This forms a tall, upright clump of long green leaves, bearing clusters of rosy-pink, vanilla-scented flowers in mid-summer that are a magnet to butterflies! Certain types of butterflies also lay their eggs specifically on this plant, which the larvae use for food. Useful in the perennial border or wildflower meadow, and very easy. Seed pods are nice in dried arrangements and may be picked just before they open. Fresh flowers are also cut, the ends of the stems must be seared over a flame to stop the sap from running. Unlike some other species of milkweed, this one tolerates moist soils, even up to mucky clay.

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Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Fragrant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium