PL. —Asclepias incarnataBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background
Good companions
Care guide
SunFull sun — 6+ hours daily
Water1.5 inches per week; tolerates wet soil
SoilMoist to wet; pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing18–24 inches
Height36–48 inches
Zone3a – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Direct sowFrost hardy