Perennials

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (Swamp Milkweed)

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

Also known as Cinderella Swamp Milkweed

$14.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate to high
🌡Zones3-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (Swamp Milkweed), 'Cinderella', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.

Plant Details

Botanical
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Common name
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
2-4 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Summer (June-August)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist to wet soil; tolerates seasonal flooding and is excellent for rain gardens and bog gardens. Site once and leave, as the long taproot resents transplanting. Self-sows in moist sites; thin seedlings as needed.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Larval host, Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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