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title: "New gardener supporting this beautiful swamp milkweed in my small…"
description: "New gardener supporting this beautiful swamp milkweed in my small collection of native plants. Beautiful ecologically valuable plants 💛 open to all tips for…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/CNkSNAmgvq0yS8kfpfmsut"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Georgie"
published: "2025-05-04T16:20:15.934943Z"
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# New gardener supporting this beautiful swamp milkweed in my small…

_Posted by Georgie on 2025-05-04_

New gardener supporting this beautiful swamp milkweed in my small collection of native plants. Beautiful ecologically valuable plants 💛 open to all tips for new gardeners and native plant container gardening!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kd-MI-CoRl5bXrta-62YJ-QoUee-cEBGf3gY20hyjK0/_f9YIBxtTLm29KNH9whJZw.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Celesta commented on 2025-05-05

Just be aware of milkweed's extremely long taproot! I've never successfully grown milkweed in containers. I'm just beginning my journey into native gardening. Best of luck to you!

#### Georgie replied on 2025-05-10

Thank you so much for the tip!!! And all the same to you💛 happy native plant gardening

### Georgie commented on 2025-05-10

Update on the swamp milkweed!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kd-MI-CoRl5bXrta-62YJ-QoUee-cEBGf3gY20hyjK0/BM0homkFSwKcRqP0bpH09A.webp?size=large)

#### Celesta replied on 2025-05-10

Awwww it's so happy!!

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