
An exceptionally beautiful milkweed that likes damp areas, but easily adapts to drier conditions; these were blooming in an open field in Schenley Park.

For a description of the species, see the Asclepias incarnata reference page.
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An exceptionally beautiful milkweed that likes damp areas, but easily adapts to drier conditions; these were blooming in an open field in Schenley Park.
For a description of the species, see the Asclepias incarnata reference page.
Also called Swamp Milkweed, because it prefers a damp environment; this one was growing next to a pond in the Homewood Cemetery. It is adaptable, however, and it has become a popular garden flower with numerous cultivars available.
For a description of the species, see the Asclepias incarnata reference page.