How to Order Asclepias Incarnata Plants

Asclepias incarnata, known colloquially as swamp, marsh or rose milkweed, is a species of perennial flowering herb belonging to the Aster family of plants. The flowers appear in the early to late summer as clusters of pink flowers atop slim, upright stems. In keeping with its common names, Asclepias incarnata plants thrive in full sun and very moist soils, along shorelines, marshes, wet meadowlands and similar conditions. The species can be purchased both as established plants and as seed for cultivation and random meadow sowing.

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  Source your plants and seeds from an online nursery or a brick-and-mortar nursery that specializes in perennial wildflower plants and seeds. These are the establishments likely to regularly stock the plants and seed. They will also likely have direct access to breeders to fill special orders if the plants are not in stock at the time of your order.

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  Order established Asclepias incarnata plants in the spring, or preorder them in the fall or winter for spring delivery, when you can get them into the ground soil after the last frost. As of fall 2010, a single established plant could be purchased for $4.00, exclusive of shipping and handling fees based on your delivery address.

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  Acquire swamp milkweed seeds to start your own plants or to sow as wildflower seed in fields and meadows. As of fall 2010, an envelope of 100 seeds could be purchased for $2.50, and a pound of seed could be purchased for $260.00, exclusive of shipping costs to your delivery address. Order seeds from reputable wildflower seed sources to ensure the best possible germination rates and subsequently high-performing plants. Order the seeds any time of the year in preparation for spring planting.