What is this tall perennial (?) with pink flowers?

Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:52 am

We just moved to a new location & I don't know what this plant is. It's 4-5 feet tall and seems to be a perennial. It's on the east side of my home and bloomed mid-late July. I have more photos if needed.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/385 ... 7833_b.jpg

Thanks for checking this out. :?:

Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:41 am

It looks to me like swamp milkweed, also called pink milkweed ... Asclepias incarnata. There is some information at this site:

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ASIN

Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:21 pm

I believe that is it. Thanks so much!

Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:54 am

I agree, it's definitely swamp milkweed. I would keep it if I were you. It attracts butterflies and provides a host plant for monarch larva.

Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:19 pm

Thanks so much! You've both been very helpful.

What is this tall perennial (?) with pink flowers?

What is this tall perennial (?) with pink flowers?

Thanks!