Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is native to **North America**. More specifically, it is found throughout **eastern and central North America**.
Here’s a breakdown of its range:
* **Eastern North America:** From eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) down through the eastern United States (from Maine to Florida).
* **Central North America:** Extending west to states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.
* **Some Western Areas:** There are also scattered populations in some western states, but it is less common there.
It’s most likely found in wet habitats like swamps, marshes, wet meadows, stream banks, and other areas with consistently moist soil.
Not suitable for containers