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Milkmaid Asclepias Plant

12.99
  • - Swamp Milkweed
  • - Height: 3-4 feet
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Milkmaid Asclepias Plant
Plant Features

The Milkmaid Asclepias Plant bears clusters of creamy white diminutive flowers atop medium-green, strong stems surrounded by spear shaped foliage with lighter green midribs and lacy veining. This native milkweed perennial is totally un-weed-like and is home to the Monarch Butterfly and other winged beauties, to include the hummingbird. It is the host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Milkmaid milkweed breaks dormancy late, but be patient; the show is worth the wait.

Our Swamp Milkweed Plants are grown with care and free from harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted spring, summer, or fall

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.0
  • - Prefers moist to wet soil; thrives in loamy or clay soils
  • - Can tolerate seasonal flooding; ideal for rain gardens or near water features

Watering Specifics:

  • - Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
  • - Can tolerate brief periods of drought but prefers wet conditions

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Generally does not require fertilization

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and prevent self-seeding
  • - Cut back stems to the base in late fall after flowering has finished

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Naturally resistant to most pests, though aphids may occasionally appear
  • - Monitor for d apddddddddddhids; wash them off with water or use insecticidal soap if needed

Blooming 

  • - Blooms from mid-summer through early fall
  • - Flowers attract butterflies, especially monarchs, as well as other pollinators

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, particularly in hot climates

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Heat and humidity tolerant; performs well in wet soils

Companion Plants for Swamp Milkweed:

  • - Joe Pye Weed: Their tall, pink flower clusters complement Swamp Milkweed’s blooms
  • - Iris: Particularly varieties that thrive in moist soils, adding early-season color
  • - Sedum: Adds textural contrast and attracts pollinators in late summer
  • - Asters: Provide late-season color that complements Swamp Milkweed’s fading blooms
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Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Wet
Soil Properties Well-drained
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Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 1-2 feet
Habit Upright
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Pollinator Garden
Plant Used for Educational Value
Critter Resistance Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Open-Pollinated
Tolerates Clay soil

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Milkweed

Great delivery time of the Milkmaid Asclepias  plant. Packaging was perfect which protected my plants.

From Sue | July 06, 2017


Milkmaid Asclepias

I have purchased 4 plants this year all arrived healthy and are growing well. Purchased two plants last year and they are big and beautiful and have already fed 3 monarch butterfly caterpillars and the caterpillars are now in the chrysillas stage. Great plants.

From Brad | June 19, 2017


Excellent Milkmaid Plant

This was my first purchase with GrowJoy and I am very happy with the plants I received. They were packaged so carefully the Asclepias plants weren't stressed at all. They were a very good size for planting and they were in excellent health. I would order from GrowJoy again.

From Maureen | June 11, 2015


Milkmaid

The plants arrived in great shape and pretty quickly. The packaging was enough to withstand the trip and more. By the way: Thank you to everyone planting Milkweed to help restore the monarch population!!!!

From meghan | April 11, 2015


Milkmaid Asclepias

This plant arrived in excellent shape, thanks GrowJoy!

From jerry | April 01, 2015


Very pleased!

I ordered 3 of Asclepias starts and wow, they were much bigger than I was expecting. They have been in the ground a bit now and are doing great! Packaging was superb and I will definitely order again.

From anonymous | May 29, 2014


Monarch Habitat

The Milkmaid plant arrived in great shape. Great packaging and 3 day shipping. Asclepias plant even had a bloom. Currently plant is in the pond doing great! Great experience with this company

From Barbara | May 22, 2014


great size

My Milkmaid plants arrived healthy and a great size. I will definitley be ordering again. My butterfly garden is really coming together now. Great plants!!

From stephanie | May 15, 2014


Nice Asclepias

Milkmaid arrived in lovely condition.

From noel | April 10, 2014


Great Quality Plants!

I ordered 4 Milkmaid plants. They came in late May as promised, and was pleasantly surprised at how big and healthy the plants are. I've ordered plants online before, and the quality wasn't as good as GrowJoy sends!

From Michelle | June 09, 2013


great Asclepias Milkmaid plants

Very happy Thank-you.

From anonymous | May 20, 2013


happy customer

Good delivery, packing and good looking healthy Milkmaid Asclepias plants.

From William | March 27, 2013


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