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Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Asclepias incarnata
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: (ass-KLE-pee-us in-car-NAH-tuh)
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: host plant, milkweed, and monarch. Plant Types: Perennial.

Showy flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. If aphids appear, blast off with hose or leave alone, especially if monarch caterpillars are on the plant. Aphids are not a fatal condition.
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Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)

Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a handsome perennial with a spreading habit. It is not as aggressive as Solidago canadensis, but the clump will increase over time. A popular cultivar of this species is known as ‘Fireworks.’ Contrary to popular belief, goldenrod is not a source of fall allergies because its pollen is not light enough to be...
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