Asclepias ‘Ice Ballet’ #1

Flowers are very attractive to butterflies as a nectar source. In addition, swamp milkweed is an important food source (albeit somewhat less important than upland species of Asclepias) for the larval stage of Monarch butterflies.

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun (6 to 6+ Hours)
• Soil Requirements: Prefers consistently moist to wet soil, thriving in rain gardens or near downspouts. Tolerates average garden soil, clay and sandy soils, as long as it stays moist, but thrives in rich, loamy soil with added compost.