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Asclepias incarnata:
Marsh Milkweed

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Marsh Milkweed

Marsh Milkweed has narrow, long-pointed leaves and clusters of pink flowers. The long, narrow seedpods dry nicely for winter bouquets.

It does well in gardens and is sometimes used in borders.

butterfly Marsh Milkweed has large flower heads that, like most milkweeds, are attractive to butterflies
Height: 3 - 5 ft
Color: Rosy red
Flowering Time: Jun - Aug
   

Companion Plants:
Joe Pye Weed, Boneset, New England Aster, Big Bluestem, Bergamot, Culver's Root,
Michigan Lily, Water Hemlock
Marsh Milkweed grows in wet to mesic prairie and
requires full sun.

It is easily propagated from seed and will bloom the
second year.

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 The stem of the Marsh Milkweed contains a milky substance used as glue by early settlers and as a tea by Native Americans to treat slow lactation in nursing mothers.
Marsh Milkweed Price List
4,800 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
AsclincaPkt Packet $2  
Asclinca.25O 1/4 oz $4.50  
Asclinca.5O 1/2 oz $7.50  
AsclincaOz Ounce $11  
AsclincaLb Pound $175  
To Order Marsh Milkweed, Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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