asclepias incarnata
Swamp milkweed
Asclépiade incarnate
2 - Give us seeds in second priority, after donating priority 1 seeds first
While there is a white variant, it's extremely rare. Typically white swamp milkweed is a cultivar.
Growth Characteristics
Light Requirement
Full Sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day to [Part Shade] More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil Humidity
Medium Sometimes holds water but for short periods of time to Wet Stays damp all year
Blooming Period July to August
Size 48 to 60
Flower Color None
Habit Herb
Sowing
Stratification Cold moist 30d
Sowing Depth Just below surface
Sowing Period
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Suitable for container
Harvesting
PeriodAugust
Indicator Pods are slightly open and seeds inside are dark
Harvesting mean Use hand to detach from main stem
Seed Head Fluff
Remove Non Seed Material True
Viability Test No test needed before donating
Seed Storage Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
One cultivar No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
Packaging measure 1 rounded 1/32 teaspoon
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Distribution: Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus