Host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars and a valuable nectar source for various pollinators. Upright, clump forming habit. Narrow, lance shaped leaves. Dense clusters of small, fragrant flowers of pink, rose or white appear mid-summer.
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Swamp Milkweed
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native butterfly magnet!
- Deep green, lance-like leaves
- Fragrant, white flowers
- Blooms late June through July
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun for best flowering but can tolerate partial shade. Thrives in moist to wet soils. Excellent choice for pond edging.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 18-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#2
Bloom Color: Ivory
Zone: 4-9
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
Genus Overview: Asclepias (Swamp)
Common Name: Swamp Milkweed
Host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars and a valuable nectar source for various pollinators. Upright, clump forming habit. Narrow, lance shaped leaves. Dense clusters of small, fragrant flowers of pink, rose or white appear mid-summer.