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Asclepias incarnata Cinderella

Butterfly Flower

  • »  Fragrant, pink/red flower clusters bloom in summer
  • »  Narrow, lance-shaped, taper-pointed leaves
  • »  Flowers are very attractive to butterflies
  • »  Has a delicate vanilla scent

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-6
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink, Red
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Humming-birds
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

Be patient in the spring, because Asclepias will break dormancy later than other perennials. It is able to grow in various conditions ranging from wet to dry. It is notoriously difficult to divide once it is in the ground because it forms a deep taproot.