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Asclepias - Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias - Swamp Milkweed

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Plant Type
Flowering Type
Flower Colour

A quietly striking perennial with soft domed clusters of dusky pink flowers held above slender stems. Swamp milkweed brings both beauty and purpose to the garden, flowering generously through summer and early autumn while providing an essential food source for monarch butterflies.

Elegant rather than showy, it works beautifully woven through meadow-style plantings, naturalistic borders, or cutting gardens where its subtle colouring pairs effortlessly with grasses, echinacea and late-summer annuals. Once established, it is dependable, long-lived, and increasingly floriferous with each passing season.

Best for: Beautiful filler, naturalistic detail, adding texture and depth.

 

Growing Information

 Season Blooms in mid to late summer through early autumn – typically December to March.
Type Filler
Blooms Cut and come again
Edible No 
Spacing Space 35–45cm apart
Days to Germination  14-21 days
Days to Maturity 120-130 days
Sowing Tips

Sow in trays indoors in late winter or early spring.

Do not allow to become root bound. 

Transplant once risk of frost has passed.

Can direct sow in autumn or early spring. 
Growing Tips

 

Swamp milkweed prefers full sun and consistently moist soil, though it will tolerate average garden conditions once established. Ideal for damp areas, rain gardens, or heavier soils where other perennials may struggle.

 


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