Swamp Milkweed is a deer-resistant plant with fragrant rosy pink flowers that attract Monarch and Swallowtail butterflies, serving as a host plant for Monarchs. It thrives in moist, rich soils but can tolerate average soil conditions and blooms mid-summer, lasting for about a month. The plant produces large pods that release seeds to be carried by the wind, and it is best grown from seed with fall planting or cold stratification if planted in spring. Swamp Milkweed is a valuable nectar source for various butterflies and bees, including Pipevine, Spicebush, and native leafcutter bees. Ideal for wildlife gardens, it provides both nectar and foliage for pollinators while being adaptable to different soil types and tolerating periodic drought.