Asclepias incarnata Cinderella Seeds - Butterfly Milkweed
A. incarnata
Butterfly Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed
perennial
| Harvesting | Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Fast Growing |
| Flowering Month | July, August, September |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Heirloom & Heritage, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | Perennial |
| Stem Type | Branching Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant, Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Flower, Fragrant, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Wild Flowers, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators, Patio Container Friendly |
| Shape | Disk, Filler Flower |
Asclepias incarnata Cinderella, commonly known as Butterfly Milkweed or Swamp Milkweed, is wildly popular for plants-folk who love attracting wildlife to their garden plots. A super pollinator favorite, Asclepias is a vital staple food source of nectar and pollen for butterflies, specifically the beloved Monarch. Vertical, well bushed plants grow to 32" inches tall with sturdy stems that produce a canopy of vanilla scented, clustered flower umbels comprised of hundreds of tiny micro blooms in a glowing rosey-mauve color from mid-summer to early fall. Plants provide both a food source for the butterflies and a habitat for hungry growing caterpillars. Well suited for Zones 3 to 9, this perennial favorite is a low maintenance, hassle free keeper. Regularly deadheading spent blooms will spur on new growth and keep flower blooms coming in about a month.
An excellent cut flower, Cinderella has exceptional vase life when the stems are seared to stop the milky sap from leaking out to avoid polluting the vase water. The seed pods make for interesting textural bits for flower arrangements as well. Considered to be non-invasive, Asclepias Cinderella can be field grown or container planted for small patio gardeners who want to attract friendly pollinators. Packet: 50 seeds.
Caution: Gloves and protective clothing recommended when handling this plant as its milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Please exercise caution when harvesting, handling, trimming, or composting. Purchasers accept all liability for proper handling of this item.
Asclepias incarnata Cinderella, commonly known as Butterfly Milkweed or Swamp Milkweed, is wildly popular for plants-folk who love attracting wildlife to their garden plots. A super pollinator favorite, Asclepias is a vital staple food source of nectar and pollen for butterflies, specifically the beloved Monarch. Vertical, well bushed plants grow to 32" inches tall with sturdy stems that produce a canopy of vanilla scented, clustered flower umbels comprised of hundreds of tiny micro blooms in a glowing rosey-mauve color from mid-summer to early fall. Plants provide both a food source for the butterflies and a habitat for hungry growing caterpillars. Well suited for Zones 3 to 9, this perennial favorite is a low maintenance, hassle free keeper. Regularly deadheading spent blooms will spur on new growth and keep flower blooms coming in about a month.
An excellent cut flower, Cinderella has exceptional vase life when the stems are seared to stop the milky sap from leaking out to avoid polluting the vase water. The seed pods make for interesting textural bits for flower arrangements as well. Considered to be non-invasive, Asclepias Cinderella can be field grown or container planted for small patio gardeners who want to attract friendly pollinators. Packet: 50 seeds.
Caution: Gloves and protective clothing recommended when handling this plant as its milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Please exercise caution when harvesting, handling, trimming, or composting. Purchasers accept all liability for proper handling of this item.
