{"product_id":"asclepias-perennis","title":"Swamp milkweed - Asclepias perennis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-698eed77-eaec-838f-a92d-e7a6cacf88a8-18\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-107\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cba93657-2a2d-4fd5-b9ec-2f35229cc28f\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eAquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is a graceful and highly valuable Florida native wildflower that thrives in wet soils and brings important ecological benefits to the landscape. Naturally found along pond edges, marshes, wet prairies, and streambanks throughout much of Florida, this moisture-loving milkweed is perfectly adapted to the state’s seasonal rains and warm climate. With its elegant white flowers and strong wildlife value, aquatic milkweed is an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond margins, and other damp areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eFrom spring through summer, Asclepias perennis produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers held above slender green stems. These blooms create a soft, airy look in the garden while providing a rich source of nectar for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Like other milkweed species, it also serves as a host plant for monarch butterflies, offering a place for them to lay eggs and for caterpillars to feed. Including aquatic milkweed in your landscape helps support the complete life cycle of these iconic pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eIn the landscape, aquatic milkweed typically grows 2–4 feet tall, forming upright stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Its vertical habit makes it a great choice for the middle or back of a rain garden or along the edges of ponds, swales, or low-lying areas that stay moist. The clean, simple foliage blends easily with other Florida natives, while the white flowers provide a bright contrast among greener surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAs its name suggests, aquatic milkweed prefers consistently moist to wet soils. It performs best in areas that receive regular rainfall or irrigation, and it can tolerate occasional standing water. This makes it especially useful in rain gardens, wet borders, and other areas where many drought-loving plants would struggle. It grows well in full sun to partial shade, though it will generally bloom most heavily in sunnier conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eBecause it is a true Florida native, Asclepias perennis is naturally adapted to local conditions and requires very little maintenance once established. It is generally resistant to pests and diseases, and it does not need regular fertilization. Water it regularly during establishment, then allow it to thrive in naturally moist conditions. In cooler parts of the state, the plant may die back in winter and return from the roots in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eAquatic milkweed pairs beautifully with other moisture-loving Florida natives such as blue flag iris, cardinal flower, and blue mistflower. Together, these plants can create a lush, pollinator-friendly planting that thrives in wet conditions and supports local wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"3007\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you’re building a rain garden, enhancing a pond edge, or creating a pollinator habitat in a low-lying area, aquatic milkweed is a dependable and ecologically valuable choice. At Blue Bee Nursery, our Asclepias perennis plants are grown with care to help you create a vibrant, wildlife-friendly landscape rooted in Florida’s natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/article\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Bee Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Plug","offer_id":48833178861808,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48833178894576,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48833178927344,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/7067\/4672\/files\/Asclepias-perennis-Cartoon_a6540aa3-c6e3-4144-88c4-24c650028eea.png?v=1771267155","url":"https:\/\/www.bluebeenursery.com\/products\/asclepias-perennis","provider":"Blue Bee Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}