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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.
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.
Botanical Society of Washington Smithsonian Institution; Dept. of Botany
NHB/166, Washington, DC 20560
Maryland Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 4877, Silver Spring, MD 20914
Local Nurseries
Find 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.
Homestead Gardens
743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 798-5000
Providence Center Horticulture
370 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 766-2212
Chesapeake Natives Inc.
9640 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(202) 262-9773
Environmental Concern
201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-9620
Eastern Shore Nurseries
30104 Dover Road, Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1320
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2847
Unity Church Hill Nursery
3621 Church Hill Road, Churchill, MD 21623
(410) 556-6010
American Native Plants
7500 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 529-0552
Babikow Greenhouses
7838 Babikow Road, Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 391-4200
Herring Run Nursery
6131 Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD 21239
(844) 756-8688
John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery
3424 Gallagher Rd, Preston, MD 21655
(800) 873-3763
Native Seeds
14590 Triadelphia Mill Road, Dayton, MD 21036
(301) 596-9818
Earthy Pursuits
2901 Kuntz Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 496-2523
Chesapeake Aquatic Nursery
1820 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 324-4053
Wickleins Water Gardens
1820 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 823-1335
Stadler Nurseries
6815 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, MD 20882
(301) 944-1190
Cavano's Perennials (Wholesale Only)
6845 Sunshine Avenue, Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-8077
Pinehurst Landscape Company
4809 Long Green Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057
(410) 592-6766
Wildlife Landscapes
14812 Jarretsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 667-9453
Kurt Bluemel
2740 Greene Lane, Baldwin, MD 21013
(800) 498-1560
Online Nurseries
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
Direct Native Plants
7500 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
410-696-1372
Clear Ridge Nursery
3400 Lowman Lane, Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 775-7700
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SHRUBS / TREES
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
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Wood Warblers
Sparrows
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
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Caterpillars
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
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May attract
Vireos
Sparrows
Thrushes
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
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Nuts
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
+11
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers
Finches
Wrens
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Mid-Atlantic.
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
| bernard.devlin@audubon.org
| bernard.devlin@audubon.org
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES
American Holly
Ilex opaca
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes
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Nuthatches
Sparrows
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
+11
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Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Vireos
Crows & Jays
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American Plum
Prunus americana
+10
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Vireos
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
Orioles
Crows & Jays
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Caterpillars
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ANNUALS/PER.
American Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
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Thrushes
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