Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Swamp Milkweed
![Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-2433.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Tall backdrop
- Long lace like foliage
- Fragrant
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Summer](image/chars/char-40.png)
Summer
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
Interesting Notes about Swamp Milkweed:
Essential for monarch butterflies
Thrives in wet areas
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Moist sunny areas are best. Gives the nectar for monarch butterflies.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Price Level 1: $24.99~#2
Bloom Color: Ivory
Zone: 3
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Naturalizing
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained