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    Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

    Cinderella - Butterfly Milkweed Roots

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    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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