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Cinderella Swamp Milkweed

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 3 - 5 Feet
  • Width 1 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3-9

It's not often that a gardener gets to make a beautiful statement of color and texture in their garden and saves a species of insect at the same time. While Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Asclepias is enjoyed for its rose colored tufts of flowers swaying high above the green foliage, including it in your garden landscape will help to create a habitat that attracts the Monarch butterfly, who feeds on the nectar of the flowers, spins its cocoon and attaches it to the leaves, and whose caterpillar will then feed on the leaves when it hatches. Milkweed also attracts bees and other butterflies, and they, in turn, pollinate the flowers of perennials, trees and food crops across the country, ensuring that we have beautiful flowers to enjoy and food year after year.

Milkweed is native to North America, and more specifically, the eastern and central portions of the United States. Hardy in Zones 3-9, it grows everywhere but the hottest tip of Southern Florida along streams, on edges of ponds and bogs and in damp areas across the country. Have that one spot that is too wet for anything to reliably grow? Save our pollinators and enjoy the spot of color in an otherwise under-utilized area at the same time.

Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Care

Although it is best suited for wet areas, you can successfully grow Asclepias in well draining moist garden soil. It prefers full sun and will bloom in the summer. Plant in the spring after the danger of the last frost has passed. Water frequently until it is established and then to create a continually moist habitat for best results. Fertilization is not needed, and it prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil, pH 6.0 to 8.0. Asclepias will spread via its soft fleshy roots or by seed pods which split open in the fall and release thousands of seeds that float on the air thanks to silky parachutes.

Deadhead only if you wish to prevent the seeds from ripening and being distributed. No division of plants are needed as they will spread via underground roots quite effectively when in the right soil. Mulch with well composted organic material to help keep soil moist in marginal areas. Winter protection is not required in most areas, but mulch lightly in the harshest winter regions.

Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Spacing

Asclepias incarnata can grow up to 60 inches tall and spread out 36 inches, so give them space between plants of 12 to 36 inches for best results. This versatile and essential perennial makes a great erosion control on banks, and serves equally as well as a pond edge plant, a native garden inhabitant, a butterfly garden anchor as well as simply edging your walkway or patio for a beautiful effect. Become an important part of the butterfly trail today by planting these beautiful, useful plants in your garden or landscape this spring.

Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Height: 3 - 5 Feet
Mature Width: 1 - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 1 - 3 Feet
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Shade: Rose Pink
Seasonal Interest: Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
SKU:
ASCCIQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Show Reviews

  • 5
    Thanks!

    Posted by Nancy Barton on Jun 19, 2023

    Thanks

  • 5
    Love my plants!

    Posted by Tara Boaz on Jun 09, 2023

    Love my plants!

  • 5
    Milkweed

    Posted by Sharon Montani on Jul 23, 2022

    Despite the scorching heat the plants arrived in perfect condition and are thriving!