Native Pink Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Pink Milkweed is a native, perennial, re-seeding, winter-dormant host plant for monarch and queen butterflies. Its foliage dies back in the winter and returns in the spring. It prefers moist soil conditions but can be grown in containers if kept moist. It is one of the most hardy of the native milkweeds for Florida gardeners to grow.
Asclepias incarnata
Pink Milkweed is a native, perennial, re-seeding, winter-dormant host plant for monarch and queen butterflies. Its foliage dies back in the winter and returns in the spring. It prefers moist soil conditions but can be grown in containers if kept moist. It is one of the most hardy of the native milkweeds for Florida gardeners to grow.
Asclepias incarnata
Pink Milkweed is a native, perennial, re-seeding, winter-dormant host plant for monarch and queen butterflies. Its foliage dies back in the winter and returns in the spring. It prefers moist soil conditions but can be grown in containers if kept moist. It is one of the most hardy of the native milkweeds for Florida gardeners to grow.
Perennial, reseeding, dies back in winter, returns from roots in spring.
Sun to light shade, MOIST SOIL (but well-drained) Can be grown in containers if kept moist. 2-3 ft
Pink blooms summer and fall
Larval food for Monarch and Queen butterflies. Caterpillars will defoliate leaves, but plant will re-foliate.
Aphids (small yellow bugs) commonly inhabit plant but are harmless and can be left as food for ladybugs or washed off with water.
Grown without pesticides
