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The flowerheads of swamp milkweed are erect, ~3" across, with 10-40 flowers; flowers are 1/4" across and typical milkweed morphology with pink petals and whitish hoods, but color can vary from pink to magenta; the central column is cream-colored and visible below the base of the hoods. The petals are reflected backwards but are not tightly pressed against the stem; the horns arch up and over the central column and taper to a sharp point.

Asclepias

Asclepias incarnata

swamp milkweed [Blooms: Jul-Aug]

Common milkweed's flowers arise from leaf axils, are 2.5-5" wide, hemispherical, and covered with typical 1/2" wide milkweed flowers ranging from light pink to reddish-purple; the petals, reflexed back around the base of the flower are darker than the hoods.

Asclepias

Asclepias syriaca

common milkweed [Blooms: Jun-Aug]