One of the most beautiful of native perennials with clusters of upturned pink flowers in June and July. Much underused in average gardens conditions! Attracts butterflies of all kinds. Willow-like leaves are 4-5" long. Occurs in floodplains and wet meadows.
Height
3-4 Feet
Spread
2 Feet
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Interesting Notes
The leaves of the Red Milkweed are a preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars. Plant Red Milkweed and start your own butterfly farm! The bright pink and red flowers appear in June and July on five foot stems. Preferring moist soils, this is a great plant for naturalizing in roadside ditches, detention basins, and other wet soils that often dry out in summer. No butterfly garden is complete without Red Milkweed. Prairie Nursery
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Swamp milkweed, true to its name, prefers consistently moist soil, but performs admirably in average, well-drained gardens as well. Full sun is best and some shade is tolerated, though blooming time and color may suffer.
