


ASCLEPIAS incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Commonly known as Milkweed

Vanilla-scented white flowers
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Pests & Diseases
Generally pest free -
Place of origin
North America -
Deciduous
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White
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Panicles
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Lanceolate
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres -
Herb
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Tolerates all
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
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harmful if eaten
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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