Swamp milkweed is a tall milkweed that thrives in wet conditions, but will grow in medium moisture environments as well. It is better behaved in a garden setting than Common Milkweed. It’s bright pink flowers are a good source of nectar for pollinators. An attractive plant in the garden, with interesting seed heads in the fall.
🦋 Host plant for the Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterfly.
For germination instructions see the Seed Treatments page.