A truly enchanting addition to the pollinator garden.Unlike some milkweeds with more vibrant hues, Cinderella offers clusters of soft, rosy-pink to mauve flowers with a delicate vanilla scent that blooms from midsummer into early fall.These blooms are irresistible to butterflies, including our precious Monarchs, as well as bees and hummingbirds, making your garden a vital haven for these important creatures.
Growing to a graceful height of 3-4 feet and spreading about 2-3 feet wide, Cinderella has a lovely upright habit that fits beautifully into borders, cottage gardens, or naturalized areas. Its lance-shaped leaves also serve as a food source for Monarch caterpillars, making it a crucial plant for their life cycle. This native beauty thrives in full sun, needing at least six hours daily, and while it prefers moist to wet soils, it shows good tolerance for average garden conditions once established. Plus, deer tend to leave it alone.
To give your Cinderella Milkweed the royal treatment, plant it with Watters Premium Mulch. This will help to retain the necessary moisture, especially during our drier periods, and keep the soil environment healthy. In the spring, encourage abundant blooms and vigorous growth with Watters Flower Power. This will provide the nutrients needed for a continuous display of those beautiful, pollinator-attracting flowers. Get ready to witness the magic of butterflies fluttering around this captivating plant in your very own garden!
