Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Pink, Purple
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
Use
Erosion Control
Growing Conditions
Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
About Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Asclepias incarnata
Seed Type
Root
Also known as
Swamp Milkweed 'Cinderlla', Swamp Milkweed, Swamp Silkweed,
This Cinderella is not dressed in yellow, but instead this Butterfly Milkweed's garb is pink and purple flowers that are sure to attract the finest monarchs around. Not only that, but deer do not find Cinderella appetizing- leaving plenty of room for pollinators and hummingbirds to gather.
Planting Information
Planting Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
2 inches
Plant Height
18 to 30 inches
Plant Spacing
18 inches
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
No. 1
View our Butterfly Milkweed Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 2 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 4 Sq. Ft |
| 6 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 6 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots
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