Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed

White milkweed blooms attracting butterflies, ideal for wet areas

Botanical Name- Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet

Pronunciation- as-KLEE-pee-uss in-kar-NAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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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

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