Asclepias incarnata – 'Cinderella'

Botanical name: Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Common name: Swamp Milkweed 'Cinderella'

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' is a milkweed variety particularly prized for its abundant and elegant blooms. Its pale pink flowers, arranged in dense umbels, appear in summer, attracting a multitude of pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. This perennial plant, often called "angel's milk", is ideal for sunny gardens or wetlands. It adapts well to rich, well-drained soils and is a perfect choice to add color and life to your garden.

Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial plant

Height: 90 to 120 cm

Foliage: Long, narrow leaves, light green to dark green

Bloom: Summer (June to August), pale pink flowers in dense umbels

Taste: Inedible (decorative plant)

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness: Hardy (down to -20°C)

Care

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Watering: Moderate – prefers moist soil, but tolerates some drought once established

Pruning: Cut back spent stems in late fall to encourage healthy growth in spring

Cultivation: Ideal in beds, wild meadows, or near water features in a sunny or partially shaded garden

Propagation: By dividing clumps in spring or by seed

Benefits

• Abundant summer bloom of pale pink flowers, very decorative

• Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, especially butterflies

• Very tolerant of moist soils and suitable for meadow-type gardens or pond edges

• Cold and drought resistant once well established

• Easy to grow plant, ideal for beginners or natural gardens