Asclepias Incarnata 'Cinderella'

Swamp Milkweed

A beautiful native perennial milkweed prized for its large, fragrant rose-pink flower clusters and strong, upright habit. ‘Cinderella’ is one of the most ornamental swamp milkweeds while still providing exceptional value for monarch butterflies and pollinators.

Key features



Width: 24–36 in (2–3 ft)



Height: 36–48 in (3–4 ft)



Flower color: Rose-pink



Bloom time: Early to mid summer



Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained; tolerates clay



Water: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9



Landscape use



Native and pollinator gardens



Rain gardens and bioswales



Perennial borders



Meadow and naturalized plantings



Monarch waystations



Notes



Larval host plant for monarch butterflies



Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects



Generally deer resistant



Seed pods add late-season ornamental interest



More refined and garden-friendly than common milkweed

Plant type

Perennial

Height

36"-48"

Width

24"-36"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Amaranth, Amber, Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No