{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata","title":"Swamp Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"28\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9,) is a refined, sophisticated perennial for the modern native landscape. Growing in an upright, 3–5' architectural mound, it maintains a disciplined and stable form that makes it a reliable anchor for garden design. In mid-summer, it produces fragrant, vanilla-scented clusters of deep pink to mauve flowers that serve as the visual and aromatic centerpiece of the meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a high-capacity \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLepidopteran Host\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a premiere nectar hub. While it is a critical nursery for Monarch caterpillars, its leaves are smoother and more succulent than other milkweeds, making it a preferred choice for egg-laying. Beyond the Monarch, its high-sugar nectar supports a massive diversity of Great Black Wasps, Tiger Swallowtails, and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the Southeast, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"42\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA. incarnata\u003c\/i\u003e acts as a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eStormwater Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e. While found in marshes and along stream banks in the wild, it is surprisingly sophisticated in its adaptability to residential landscapes. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in heavy, poorly drained areas where other plants fail, yet once its root system is established, it performs with remarkable resilience in average garden soils. It is the ideal solution for rain gardens\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor low spots that experience \"pulse\" flooding during NC summer storms. It requires full sun to maintain its rigid, upright form and prolific bloom cycle; in too much shade, the stems may lean toward the light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47930327695574,"sku":"AI-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_ascl-inca-spec03-001_CROP_15bc4d91-6d24-44a1-acc5-e34de58033dc.jpg?v=1773164113","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}