Unavailable
Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed
Currently unavailable
Erect, clump forming plant commonly found in swamps, river bottoms and wet meadows. Small fragrant pink to mauve flowers appear in tight clusters at the stem ends in summer. Stems exude a milky sap when cut. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies as a nectar source.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed get?
About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed need?
Moderate water use.
Will Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Butterfly Weed Rose Milkweed wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
Find similar plants
PerennialsPlants that Attract PollinatorsPlants for Secondary WaterNative Plants