Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Swamp milkweed
A marvelous long-blooming, bright white selection of swamp milkweed. Clear white flowers and dark green foliage make the colors of the hundreds of visiting butterflies glisten in the sunlight.
Pricing:
| Asclepias inc. 'Ice Ballet' - 50 per flat | $37.50 |
Height3-4 Feet |
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Spread12-18 Inches |
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WhiteUSDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Swamp milkweed Interesting Notes
The plant is used medicinally in the United States for the anodyne properties of its root and its rhizome and root have been employed successfully, like those of A. tuberosa, both in powder and infusion, in cases of asthma and typhus fever attended with catarrh, producing expectoration and relieving cough and pain.
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Growing and Maintenance Tips
Swamp milkweed, true to its name, prefers consistently moist soil, but performs admirably in average, well-drained gardens as well. Full sun is best and some shade is tolerated, though blooming time and color may suffer.
Good Companions
Echinacea
'Katie Saul',
Agastache
'Purple Haze',
Echinacea
'Evan Saul'
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