Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Swamp Milkweed
Botanical Name
Asclepias i. 'Cinderella'
Zones
4,5,6,7,8,9
Light
Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moist to Average
Soil
Rich soil
Height
36-48"
Spread
12-30"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
In spring, trim back last year's growth and
await the beautiful new foliage which will
appear a bit later than other perennials.
Plant Size
2 Gal
Unlike butterfly weed this species of Asclepias prefers moist rich soil.  An
easy to care for perennial with months of vanilla scented flower clusters
loved by butterflies & humming birds.  Blooms late summer to fall.
Butterfly Weed