SKU: 1221 Asclepias Incarnata Milkweed-Pink Blooming--3.5 inch container

• Color: Clusters of pink to mauve flowers with bright green foliage.

• Fragrance: Sweet, vanilla-like fragrance.

• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Essential host plant for monarch caterpillars; flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; resistant to deer and rabbits.

• Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 3–9.

• Sun Preferences: Full sun for best growth and flowering.

• Drought Tolerance: Prefers consistently moist soils but tolerates average garden soil once established.

• Height/Spread: Grows 3–5 feet tall with a spread of 2–3 feet.

Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot into the ground):

1. Timing: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall while soil is still warm.

2. Location: Choose a sunny site with moist, well-draining soil; ideal for rain gardens or near water features.

3. Preparation: Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and equal in depth.

4. Planting: Remove the plant from its pot, gently loosen roots, and place in the hole with the crown level to the soil surface.

5. Backfill: Fill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.

6. Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart to allow mature growth.

7. Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water during dry spells. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowers and cut stems back to the ground in late fall or early spring.

🌸 Asclepias incarnata is a must-have perennial for pollinator and wildlife gardens, offering beauty, fragrance, and vital support for monarch butterflies while thriving with minimal care.