{"product_id":"soulmate-swamp-milkweed","title":"Soulmate Swamp Milkweed","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Soulmate'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator and butterfly gardens, rain gardens, pond and stream edges, perennial borders, mass plantings, moist meadow plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standout milkweed for the monarch garden, 'Soulmate' pairs fragrant rose-pink flower clusters with a tidier, more uniform habit than the wild form. It is a vital nectar source and a larval host for monarch caterpillars, while tolerating the wet soils that defeat many perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clumping — erect stems from a central clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Soulmate' brings the monarch-magnet power of swamp milkweed to the garden in a tidier, more refined package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough mid and late summer the upright stems are topped with rounded clusters of rose-pink flowers, each with a paler crown and a soft vanilla fragrance. The blooms hum with butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, and the plant doubles as a critical larval host for monarch caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its love of moisture — it shines in rain gardens and along pond edges — 'Soulmate' adapts well to average garden soil. After bloom, decorative seed pods split to release silky-tailed seeds, extending the season of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoulmate Swamp Milkweed Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant swamp milkweed in full sun for the best flowering, in average to moist or even wet soil. It is one of the few perennials that welcomes consistently damp ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while establishing and during dry spells; established plants tolerate brief dryness but prefer steady moisture. Feeding is rarely needed, though a light \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in spring supports vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the stems standing through winter for habitat and seed interest, then cut back in early spring. Milkweed is slow to emerge in spring, so mark its spot to avoid disturbing the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Soulmate Swamp Milkweed for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Soulmate Swamp Milkweed ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Soulmate Swamp Milkweed Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoulmate swamp milkweed grows into an upright clump about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It dies back to the ground each winter and returns reliably from the crown each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is commonly known as swamp milkweed, and also as rose milkweed for its pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is milkweed so important for monarch butterflies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilkweed is the only group of plants monarch caterpillars can eat, so it is essential for their survival. 'Soulmate' provides both that larval food and abundant nectar for adults. Find more habitat plants in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003enative plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes swamp milkweed really need wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in moist to wet soil and is ideal for rain gardens and pond edges, but it also performs well in average garden soil with regular water, making it more versatile than the name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 'Soulmate' a true native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a nativar — a cultivated selection of swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), a North American native — chosen for its uniform habit and rich flower color. 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