Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet #1
Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet #1
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed
White milkweed blooms attracting butterflies, ideal for wet areas
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A bright white, long-blooming selection of native swamp milkweed. Good food source for monarch butterfly larvae. Prefers consistently moist soil but does well in average soil. 3 - 4'
Botanical Name- Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet
Pronunciation- as-KLEE-pee-uss in-kar-NAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average to wet
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Veronicastrum virginicum (tall, elegant pollinator pair)
Fauna Attracted- **Monarch butterflies (host plant), honeybees, native bees, hummingbird clearwing moths**
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot months. No heavy fertilization needed???light compost is sufficient.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring, removing spent stems. This encourages fresh growth each year.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilization can reduce bloom and attract aphids, especially in clay.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, rust
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