Asclepias incarnata Features: -Perennial -Native plant -Pink flowers -Host plant for monarch butterflies -Recommended for outdoor growing in a container or in the ground -Comes in a biodegradable pot -Milkweed is enjoyed by a lot of insects, pollinators and otherwise. Sometimes, aphids flock to milkweed but do NOT use pesticides as they will also harm the monarch caterpillars that eat the milkweed, too. The milkweed has enough nutrients to go around; just let Mother Nature take care of things. We grow our plants from seed, start them indoors, and move them outside to the shade to acclimate to the weather. To transplant, dig a hole a bit larger than the biodegradable pot, tear the pot in a few places, and bury the the root ball (including the pot) in the hole. You may also choose to add a bit of compost or worm castings into the hole before adding the plant. Water in thoroughly. 2nd photo by South Carolina Native Plant Society Variety description from Sow True Seed: "Beautiful rose to lilac blooms on tall 35 - 50" plants set swamp milkweed apart. A good choice for the back of border plantings, or place it near streams or boggy areas, as this variety gets its name because it tolerates having wet feet. One of the best varieties for attracting Monarchs, but also just a great all around pollinator plant."