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Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
38.9538, -83.7597
Field Notes
Description:
Approximately 4 foot tall, erect with clusters of pink flowers.
"Five reflexed petals and an elevated central crown" (see site ref.)
Narrow, lance shaped leaves, not covered with fuzz.
Habitat:
Found in a wet ditch between the road and my mowed lawn.
Also have it planted in my butterfly garden.
Notes:
Prone to aphid infestations, making it an excellent plant to spot lady beetles.
Important plant for Monarch Butterfly Conservation, as it is a host plant native to the area.
A magnet for pollinators of all sorts, especially large butterflies.
Reference Links:
Asclepias incarnata - Plant Finder
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PublishedJuly 28, 2017
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