Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’)
Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’).
This plant is commonly known as swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’
Scientific name: Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
Other types of Asclepias to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in clay, loam or sand.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ likes to grow in moist but well drained or humid or poorly drained soils.
Sunlight
Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Swamp milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
