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: $6.50; 1/4 oz: $12.00; 1/2 oz: $22.00; 1 oz: $40.00 - 5,700 seeds/oz