Swamp Milkweed – The Butterfly’s Friend

Swamp Milkweed is a lovely plant that grow in wet places like near ponds and rivers. It have tall green stems with narrow leaves and pink or light purple flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers have a soft smell and attract many butterflies especially the Monarch.

It like full sunlight and soil that stay moist most of the time. Many people grow Swamp Milkweed in their gardens to help butterflies and bees find food. The plant is easy to care for and it can live for many years if it get enough water. Swamp Milkweed is not only beautiful but also very helpful for nature and the environment.