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| Identification |
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Genus
Asclepias
Species
incarnata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
swamp milkweed
Family
APOCYNACEAE
Specimen number
S11139
Data source
HtZn p81;MedPl p171
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This plant is often used in dried arrangements. It is not really suitable for a well-kept garden because of its weedy nature. Asclepias incarnata can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Swamp milkweed needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are sandy. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Dried arrangements
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
crescent shaped pods bursting with silky
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Weedy
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiasthmatic
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Asclepias incarnata has been traditionally used as an antiasthmatic. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Asclepias syriaca. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Asclepias incarnata is a perennial. The flowers are usually a pink color.
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