| Swamp Milkweed | |
| Milkweed |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Other: edebtb.3et rdFi.s6tleeessrinawdahehtee.i oea-Ngv thlst enrpenlpggc bnp s nraua tsgoawPod"trseaa neiiis p ofeea- lenaldlcu sa od or sr, r m aelove lsn o |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous: anaitlrM lygrfd Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Salad greens Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous: x xdm hpitk lwcounS mctasty. uees eaei |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile: edrn0 ote 3s4mehgtas Provide darkness Days to germinate Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Other |
| Pollinators: | Other Hoverflies Various insects |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
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