Cait's Garden

I know, I know. “Swamp Milkweed” is no way to name a perfectly lovely plant. You can call it “Asclepias incarnata” if you prefer. This robust native plant has nothing but good things going for it. It’s a host plant for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars; butterflies in general love it; it’s not picky about soil or moisture; it’s 4-feet tall and sturdy (no flopping); it’s disease resistant; and best of all, it gives long-lasting, sweet-smelling pink flowers in the height of summer. This plant is tough to find in the store, but mid to late summer is a good time to look for it.