Asclepias Incarnata (Noun)
Meaning
Densely branching perennial of the eastern United States with white to crimson or purple flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asclepias incarnata is a showy, densely branching perennial native to the eastern United States and known for its vibrant white to crimson or purple flowers.
- Butterfly milkweed or asclepias incarnata, with its attractive flowers in shades of white to crimson or purple, is an excellent addition to any garden seeking to attract pollinators.
- Pollinators love the sweet nectar within asclepias incarnata flowers, which come in a variety of colors including white to crimson or purple and bloom all summer long.
- In its natural habitats of wet meadows and swamps of the eastern United States, asclepias incarnata can be seen thriving in clusters with other perennials.
- Cultivated for its vibrant white to crimson or purple blooms and ability to attract monarch butterflies, asclepias incarnata is an attractive plant often found in gardens with a focus on native species.