Cultivation
This species is cultivated frequently and a number of cultivars are available. They are used especially in gardens designed to attract butterflies. The nectar of the plant attracts many other species of butterflies and insects as well. The plants are also sold as freshly cut flowers, mostly for their long-lasting flower display, but sometimes, for the distinctive seed pods.
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Mature caterpillar of Monarch Butterfly on Swamp Milkweed
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Sphex ichneumoneus feeding
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Leaves emerging from a stalk
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Closed seed pods
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Open seed pods
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Closeup of purple-pink Swamp Milkweed flowers
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'Ice Ballet' with white flowers
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A variety with dark-purple spotted flowers
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