Cinderella Swamp Milkweed
The 'Cinderella' Swamp Milkweed is a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color and sweet fragrance to any garden. Its vanilla-scented, deep pink flowers with white centers bloom from summer to fall, creating a beautiful display. This plant is essential for Monarch butterflies, serving as a vital host plant for their caterpillars. It thrives in sunny locations with moist soil, making it ideal for wet spots or low-lying areas. Hardy and deer-resistant, it offers a long bloom time and is a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.
$15.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2589
/ 3268
#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Mature Height
3648
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Essential Monarch Host Plant
- Attractive and Compact Growth
- High Moisture Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Requires Consistent Moisture
- Potential for Aggressive Seeding
- Susceptible to Aphid Infestation
Key Specs
Mature Height
36-48 inches
Mature Spread
12-36 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 through 9
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
High
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Features
- Attracts Monarch butterflies and pollinators
- Vanilla-scented, deep pink summer blooms
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates wet soil conditions
- Requires full sun
- Native plant variety
- Long bloom time
- Fragrant flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Cinderella Swamp Milkweed for its vital role supporting Monarch butterflies and its strong landscape performance. Reviewers celebrate the high viability and vigorous growth of the plants received. The rosy pink flowers offer beautiful, long-lasting late-summer color. A key benefit is its ability to thrive in moist or poorly drained soil where other plants struggle. Some buyers noted the initial small size requires patience for full establishment. Success is highly linked to meeting its specific moisture needs; drier locations yield disappointing results. Overall, this milkweed is a highly rewarding investment for gardeners focused on native planting and pollinator support, delivering significant ecological returns once established.
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