Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

SKU: S23970
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Swamp Milkweed
Hardiness Zone: 3-9S/W Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Jun-Aug
Mature Height: 3-5' Spacing: 24-30"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: BAREROOT
Fragrance: Yes Deer Resistance: Yes
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Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' is a genuine star whose unusually dense clusters of pale pink flowers open from dark pink buds. The vanilla-scented flowers last well in water and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plants bloom best in full sun but can tolerate a bit of shade. They grow naturally in wet places along streams and ponds. Swamp Milkweed will grow in heavy, wet soil or in good garden soil and are perfect for rain gardens. Plants are deer resistant and heat tolerant, too.

Of the 200 species in the genus Asclepias, the best known are North American wildflowers. They have small, curiously shaped blooms that appear in dense clusters. These plants provide nourishment for Monarch butterflies through all their life stages and are essential for their survival.

For information on growing Asclepias incarnata, click Growing Guide.

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Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (15 Reviews) Write a Review

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Wonderful, strong plant

I bought this species last year. This spring they started growing, one failed and WWF replaced, thank you. They all grew very well, strong and were sturdy. The Monarchs found them and started laying eggs. Other butterfly were attached to the flowers as well and fed from them before moving on their way. It's been fun watching the caterpillars eat and morph into these grand Monarch butterflies. We now have lots and lots of seed from these plants and will sow those to see what we can do to support the butterfly population. A wonderful addition to our garden.

89 of 89 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no  Certified buyer


An updated review on Asclepias Incarnata ~ 2019

Sending an updated review on these plants. We bought more this year because we liked them so much. Watered the garden today and found 10 Monarch caterpillars on the plants munching down on the leaves. So thrilled with these! It was a hard winter and the flowers were smaller this year, but they still drew in the Monarchs! Can't recommend these enough.

70 of 72 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no  Certified buyer


Puny, is not the right word, it was worse than puny.

Words cannot describe my disappointment once again with WFF, but todays shipment can only describe as a joke.
The Meyer lemon I ordered some years ago came with one lemon on it and has not fruited since. The Clivia (sp) ordered about the same time has never bloomed, although it seems to be going ok.

Have to leave you, but take me off your mail list as I do not want to be tempted again.

If you can provide a refund, please do so.
Response from White Flower FarmWhite Flower Farm, 3 years ago (04/27/19 09:41AM)

I am sorry you have been displeased with the plants you have received from White Flower Farm Ellen and I will be contacting you directly via email regarding compensation for the Asclepias and the cultural requirements for the Meyer Lemon tree and Clivia.
Sincerely,
Cathy

13 of 30 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no  Certified buyer


Tall, beautiful flowering plant that attracts Monarchs.

I bought one of these plants and last year it not only attracted butterflies, but Monarchs. We had several chrysallis' on the plant, and then got to see the gorgeous butterflies soon after they hatched. I am ordering a couple more with hopes of attracting more of these georgeous butterflies. Also ~ this weathered beautifully. Nothing but good to say about this plant!

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Plant near a Chain Link Fence

When I planted my milkweed near a chain link fence in 2018, I had an amazing number of chrysalis form on the fence (the caterpillars simply crawled from the milkweed onto the fence). In August and September we witnessed the full cycle of the monarch butterfly.. green chrysalis to clear chrysalis just before butterfly emerges to seeing the butterfly emerge and finally fly to nearby nectar plants (tithonia mexican sunflowers were covered in butterflies) It was an amazing sight and I will repeat this process in 2019. Yes, I took a million pictures. You will be amazed!!!

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: uh-sklee'pee-us  

The genus Asclepias, commonly known as Milkweed, comprises more than 100 species, the best known of which are North American wildflowers. They have small, curiously shaped blooms that appear in clusters and are irresistible to butterflies. Milkweed is the host plant for Monarch butterflies - it is the only food source for Monarch caterpillars, and the butterflies will breed only where Milkweeds are found.

Asclepias tuberosa is native to eastern North America and is commonly referred to as Butterfly Weed. It blooms in June and July and makes a fine addition to a hot-colored border. It Butterfly weed needs well-drained soil and full sun. Swamp milkweed, Asclepias incarnata, grows naturally in moist soil rich in organic matter. It is well-adapted to good garden soil, and can take some shade. Both milkweed species are polite clumping perennials that may modestly self-sow, but will not spread underground.

Grow Guide for Asclepias incarnata

Plant Asclepias incarnata in moisture-retentive soil, rich in organic matter, in full sun or part shade. Swamp milkweed is a natural in rain gardens, sunny borders and wet meadows.

This perennial milkweed is quite late to emerge from dormancy in spring. Mark the location or leave 6" of stem if you cut back after killing frost, so you don't plant something on top of them.

Cut plants back by 1/3 to 1/2 in early summer to encourage strong bushy growth. More stems mean more flowers. Deadheading early blooms often results in a second flowering about a month later.

This genus, commonly known as Milkweed, consists of many North American native species, and is most notable for attracting butterflies. Their flowers are excellent nectar sources, and the plants are the sole host for the larval stage of the Monarch butterfly. Use Asclepias incarnata in pollinator gardens, pond edges, rain gardens, sunny borders, and wet meadows.

Grow Guide for Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa grows best planted in hot, baking full sun. It requires well-drained, not overly rich soil and will thrive even in nutrient-poor sandy or gravelly soils.

This perennial milkweed is quite late to emerge from dormancy in spring. Mark the location, leave 6" of stem if you cut back after killing frost, or simply leave the plant standing through winter, so you don't plant something on top of them.

Cut plants back by 1/3 to 1/2 in early summer to encourage strong bushy growth. More stems mean more flowers. Deadheading early blooms often results in a second flowering about a month later.

This genus, commonly known as Milkweed, consists of many North American native species, and is most notable for attracting butterflies. Their flowers are excellent nectar sources, and the plants are the sole host for the larval stage of the Monarch butterfly. Use Asclepias tuberosa in pollinator gardens, sunny borders, and meadows.

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