Varieties We Bring In
Pink Swamp
We received some Swamp Milkweed on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic
Pet safety guideAbout Swamp Milkweed
Swamp Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial native to North America including Florida, occurring naturally in wet prairies, swamp edges, and moist disturbed sites. It produces clusters of small pink to rose-purple flowers from summer into fall and is a documented host plant for Monarch butterflies. A distinct species from the common Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink, Rose-Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Clay, Wet
Care essentials
Swamp Milkweed performs best in full sun but tolerates part shade in NE Florida. More sun produces heavier flowering and stronger stems; in deep shade it becomes leggy and blooms sparsely.
Prefers consistently moist to wet soil; it is native to wet prairies and swamp margins. In NE Florida sandy soils, water regularly during dry periods — the plant will tolerate brief drought once established but foliage will suffer.
Grows well in moist loam or clay; tolerates poorly drained soils. In sandy sites, incorporate organic matter to retain moisture. Fertilize sparingly — average fertility is sufficient; excess nitrogen reduces flowering. Do not disturb deep taproots after establishment.
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Common questions
Is Swamp Milkweed a good plant for St. Augustine?
Swamp Milkweed is a perennial. Mature size: 2-4 feet × 1-3 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Moderate to High. Swamp Milkweed is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Swamp Milkweed?
Toxic