Perennial Zones 3-9
Seed germination: 30 day cold stratification
Sun: Full to partial
Moisture: Medium to wet
Height: 2-5’
Spacing: 1-3’
Bloom: June-Aug
Other names: Swamp milkweed, pink milkweed
Deer resistant
Host plant for monarch butterflies
Fragrant flowers
Attracts birds, bees, & butterflies
Can be used in rain gardens or areas prone to flooding
Compared to foreign plants, native plants:
Require less maintenance
Use less water
Are more beneficial to native wildlife
Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)