Found in marshes and wet meadows in our area a tea from the root has been used as a diuretic laxative carminative a heart tonic to treat asthma rheumatism and syphilis. An attractive plant with smooth dark green lance-shaped leaves contrasting with umbels of deep rose flowers. This like all the Asclepias are very attractive to butterflies especially the Monarch. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz: $5.00; 1/4 oz: $9.50; 1/2 oz: $18.00; 1 oz: $34.00 - 5,700 seeds/oz