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Swamp Milkweed Seeds - White

This native wildflower blooms from midsummer into fall

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Asclepias incarnata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 40 inches

COLOR

  • White

Grow Butterfly Weed Seeds - Plant Swamp Milkweed White

Crisp, white blooms atop lush foliage are a sight to behold all on their own, but once they begin to attract bright and beautiful butterflies to your yard, we're sure that White Swamp Milkweed will become an instant favorite! A long blooming perennial, it takes some time to establish Asclepias from seed, but the effort is well worth the reward!

  • • Long blooming perennial pollinator attractor
  • • Heirloom variety with long lasting, white summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 15 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 42 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 6,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 24,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Asclepias Planting Guide to learn more.

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Swamp Milkweed Seeds - White

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Swamp Milkweed Seeds - White FAQs

Is White Swamp Milkweed resistant to animals or disease?

White Swamp Milkweed is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is White Swamp Milkweed?

White Swamp Milkweed is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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