Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) - Native Monarch Butterfly Host Plant for Wet Soils & Pollinator Gardens
Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.
- Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
- Multiple size options to match your preference
- Money-back coverage and secure packaging
Regular price
$19.95 USD
Regular price
$29.95 USD
Sale price
$19.95 USD
Unit price
$19.95
per
item
Pick the size that fits your goal
Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.
Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.
Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.
What arrives at your door
- A live tree in the size you selected
- Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
- Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
- After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
- Growth: Moderate to fast
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours); tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
- Mature height: 3-5 ft
- Mature width: 2-3 ft
- Lifespan: Short-lived perennial, 2–5 years (self-seeds modestly)
Full product details
Key Features:
Monarch Butterfly Host Plant: A preferred food plant for monarch caterpillars, and a nectar source for adult butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Fragrant Pink Blooms: Clusters of small rose-pink to mauve flowers with a light vanilla-cinnamon scent appear from early to late summer.
Loves Wet Feet: One of the few milkweeds that thrives in moist, boggy, or clay soils — ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, swales, and low spots.
Native & Low Maintenance: Native to most of the eastern and central U.S., including Florida. Deer resistant and easy to grow once established.
Season-Long Interest: Upright 3–5 ft clumps, followed by ornamental seed pods that split to release silky, wind-borne seeds.
Local pickup information
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Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Light feeder; a spring top-dress of compost is usually enough. Avoid heavy fertilizer, which causes floppy growth.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates wet soil and brief standing water. Do not let it dry out.
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Light Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours); tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
| Type | Herbaceous perennial |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Short-lived perennial, 2–5 years (self-seeds modestly) |
| Growth | Moderate to fast |
| Max Height | 3-5 ft |
| Max Width | 2-3 ft |
3-9 Outdoors (10 with afternoon shade & steady moisture) |
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Mark R.
Verified
Healthy, full, and worth recommending
I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.
The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.
I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.
Thank you so much!
Mark R.
