Discovery Center at Strawberry Mansion
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431
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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.
May Attract
Swamp Milkweed is thought to attract these families of birds
Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters
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.
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593
Services
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
Local & Regional Resources
Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
Waxwing EcoWorks Co.
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(717) 676-1045
Delaware Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 369, Dover, DE 19903
Where to Buy
Find in-person and online vendors for your home or wholesale project. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native stocks, and find out what services they offer.
ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)
2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
(855) 752-6862
New Moon Nursery (Wholesale Only)
975 Barretts Run Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(888) 998-1951
North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)
124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 255-0100
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Allegheny Service-Berry
Amelanchier laevis
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Crows & Jays
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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
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Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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Nuthatches
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
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Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
Orioles
Waxwings
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Discovery Center at Strawberry Mansion.
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431 |
(610) 990-3431 |
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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