Swamp Milkweed, or Pink Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall on branching stems. It bears clusters of small, fragrant, pink to mauve flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is a valuable food source for Monarch caterpillars, though is poisonous to humans if ingested raw or in large amounts. Swamp Milkweed is a great plant for low spots or other moist areas in the landscape, as it grows in full sun to partial shade, and in rich and even muddy soil.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
114 Lake Drive, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
info@milwaukeeaudubon.org Visit siteFind local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
5725 South Martin Road, New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 679-1610
4838 Douglas Avenue, Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-2040
W180 N6275, Marcy Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 252-4988
33725 County Road L, Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-0804
W281 S3606 Pheasant Run, Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 544-6708
S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 896-8007
PO Box 83, North Lake, WI 53064
Tomahawk Drive, Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-0221
976 Ulao Road, Grafton, WI 53024
(800) 367-9254
8504 Highway 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2500
5890 Monches Road, Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 966-2787
W377 S10677 Betts Road, Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 594-3033
7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 248-8229
W14118 East Van Ess Road, Oostburg, WI 53070
(920) 564-2834
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PO Box 306, Westfield, WI 53964
(800) 476-9453
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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