Swamp Milkweed – Asclepias incarnata
Leaves are opposite (2 leaves per node), although sometimes are alternate or whorled; slender, narrow and elongated. Multiple, stout, purple-tinged stems emerge from a single root crown. TheĀ stems (mostly hairless) can reach 5 feet in height and often have a deep, rich maroon-colored foliage in the fall. Sweetly scented flowers are arranged in small, [...]