{"product_id":"products-asclepias-pink-butterfly-weed-44464-pk-3","title":"Asclepias Pink Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a pop of pink and a touch of nature to your garden with Asclepias Pink Milkweed. Growing to a stately height of 48 to 60 inches, this robust wildflower blooms from summer through fall with clusters of sweetly fragrant pink to mauve flowers. These nectar-rich blooms are a favorite of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/design-an-ideal-hummingbird-garden\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e and butterflies, while the plant's foliage nourishes monarch caterpillars, making it an essential addition to any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/secret-pollinators\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/a\u003e garden. The flowers and seedpods are perfect for fresh or dried arrangements, bringing garden beauty indoors. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eA variety of \u003ci\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly called swamp milkweed, milkweed, or butterfly weed, Asclepias Pink is a hardy perennial suited for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 4-9\u003c\/a\u003e. Whether planted in garden borders, near ponds or streams, or in large containers, this versatile plant provides ecological benefits and visual interest. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePink milkweed thrives in full sun and moist to wet soils but can adapt to average garden conditions as long as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e retains sufficient moisture. Drought tolerance is limited, so consistent watering is recommended during the growing season. Naturally \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer resistant\u003c\/a\u003e and low maintenance, Asclepias Pink milkweed is a reliable choice for gardeners of all skill levels. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePlant Pink milkweed roots in spring, spacing them 24 to 36 inches apart and burying them 1½ to 2 inches deep. Butterfly weed prefers to remain undisturbed, so choose a permanent spot when planting. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eNative to the eastern and midwestern United States and Canada, swamp milkweed is both beautiful and environmentally friendly. These native plants support biodiversity by providing food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife. They thrive without extra fertilizers or watering once established, creating a sustainable garden while enhancing its natural beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSap may cause skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354644484155,"sku":"44464-PK-3","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44464-PK-3_1.jpg?v=1753891915","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-asclepias-pink-butterfly-weed-44464-pk-3","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}