Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata

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Botanical Name:

Asclepias incarnata

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Asclepias

Species:

incarnata

Common Name:

Swamp Milkweed

Seeds Per Pound:

105,581

Quantity:

0.9 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

3-4 feet

Collection Locale:

Iowa

Crop Year:

2021

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.9 lb

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Asclepias incarnata

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1 packet (~ 45 seeds)

$4.95

2 gram (~ 466 seeds)

$11.80

5 gram (~ 1164 seeds)

$16.57

1 oz (~ 6599 seeds)

$49.95

No Export to These Countries

England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Characteristics

Fiber Producing Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Swamp milkweed is an upright, 100- to 150-centimeter (39- to 59-inches) tall plant, growing from thick, fleshy, white roots . Typically, its stems are branched and the clump forming plants emerge in late spring after most other plants have begun growth for the year. The oppositely arranged leaves are 7 to 15 centimeters (2.75 to 6 inches) long and are narrow and lance-shaped , with the ends tapering to a sharp point.The plants bloom in early to mid-summer, producing small, fragrant , pink to mauve (sometimes white) colored flowers in rounded umbels . more...

* Fragrant pinkish flowers followed by the pods beloved of children. more...

* The young shoots can be eaten cooked. An asparagus substitute. Tips of older shoots are cooked like spinach. Young seed pods, harvested when 3 - 4 cm long - cooked. A pea-like flavour, they are very appetizing. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Swamp milkweed is an upright, 100- to 150-centimeter (39- to 59-inches) tall plant, growing from thick, fleshy, white roots . Typically, its stems are branched and the clump forming plants emerge in late spring after most other plants have begun growth for the year. The oppositely arranged leaves are 7 to 15 centimeters (2.75 to 6 inches) long and are narrow and lance-shaped , with the ends tapering to a sharp point.The plants bloom in early to mid-summer, producing small, fragrant , pink to mauve (sometimes white) colored flowers in rounded umbels . The flower color may vary from darker shades of purple to soft, pinkish purple and a white flowering form exists as well. The flowers have five reflexed petals and an elevated central crown. After blooming, green seed pods, approximately 12 centimeters (4.5 inches) long, are produced that when ripe, split open. They then release light to dark brown, flat seeds that are attached to silver-white silky-hairs ideal for catching the wind. This natural mechanism for seed dispersal is similar to that used by other milkweed plants. [ 3 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Asclepias incarnata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen in September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, insects, lepidoptera.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry moist or wet soil.

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