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Swamp Milkweed

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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) ​for sale in Port Jefferson

We sell homegrown Swamp Milkweed. We don't use pesticides and grow organically. We have 20+ years experience with Long Island native plants, designing and rewilding natural landscapes.

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Swamp Milkweed is a found along freshwater edges and moist meadows.  It does well in garden soils and poor drainage locations. May tolerate drier conditions if watered and weeded. Apply daily watering as needed until established. Cut dried stalks the following year, as desired, but after new growth begins.  This is a host plant for monarch butterflies.

Summary

​Classification:  herbaceous perennial
Characteristics:  gardens, pond, lakes, streams edges
Habitat: moist to garden soils
Wildlife Benefit: attracts bees and butterflies, especially monarchs
Bloom Period: late summer
Height: 3-4 ft
​Tolerances: full sun preferred, deer resistant

Pricing Information & Availability

Contact us for plant availability, pricing, and discounts for nonprofits, resellers, and members.
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Board Members

Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Caran Markson
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
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A Tribute To Larry Paul
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