1-gallon Cinderella Swamp Milkweed, grown naturally in wetlands, produces large clusters of fabulous rose-pink flowers. Ideal for growing zones 3-9.
Cinderella' Swamp Milkweed
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella') is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is known for its vibrant rose-pink flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is a native plant of North America and is found in moist meadows, swamps, and marshes.
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed plant
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet and a width of 1-3 feet. It has a clumping habit and upright stems. The leaves are lance-shaped and dark green in color. The flowers are produced in clusters at the tips of the stems and are about 1-2 inches in diameter. They are a rose-pink color and have a sweet fragrance.
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Water Cinderella Swamp Milkweed regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
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Cinderella Swamp Milkweed in a border
Here are some additional tips for growing Cinderella Swamp Milkweed:
- Prune Cinderella Swamp Milkweed in the late fall or early spring to remove any dead or diseased stems.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Divide Cinderella Swamp Milkweed every 3-5 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
With proper care, Cinderella Swamp Milkweed can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and wildlife value to your landscape.
In addition to attracting butterflies, Cinderella Swamp Milkweed is also the host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves, so planting Cinderella Swamp Milkweed in your garden is a great way to help support this iconic butterfly species.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
