Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
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| Common Name | |
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| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Clusters of fragrant, White to Pale Pink Flowers |
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| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Butterfly Garden, Pollinator Garden, Rain Garden, Wetland Restoration |
| Tolerate | |
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Native-derived swamp milkweed with fragrant white summer blooms. Essential Monarch host plant that thrives in moist soils and supports many pollinators.
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Ground shipping is paused due to summer heat. Only local delivery (Long Island & Queens) is available. Orders placed during the pause will begin processing September 1, and ground shipping will resume September 15.
| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Clusters of fragrant, White to Pale Pink Flowers |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Butterfly Garden, Pollinator Garden, Rain Garden, Wetland Restoration |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ is a cultivar of a native perennial wildflower found throughout eastern and central North America. Selected for its upright habit and striking pure white flower clusters, this clump-forming plant typically grows 4 to 5 feet tall and blooms in mid to late summer. Like the species, ‘Ice Ballet’ thrives in moist to wet soils, making it well suited for rain gardens, wet meadows, and low-lying sites. It is a critical host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars and an important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Native lineage: Cultivar of the native species Asclepias incarnata
Monarch host plant: Essential food source for Monarch butterfly larvae
Unique blooms: Large, fragrant white flower clusters add contrast to pollinator plantings
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Prefers moist to wet soils; tolerates periodic flooding
Maintenance: Low—leave stems standing through winter and cut back in early spring
Pollinator gardens: Key plant for Monarchs, bees, and butterflies
Rain gardens: Excellent for moisture-retentive planting areas
Native plantings: Blends well with other wetland and meadow species
Pollinator powerhouse: Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Monarch support: Host plant for Monarch butterfly reproduction
Native value: Strengthens local ecosystems and biodiversity
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Yes. Asclepias incarnata is native to much of the eastern and central United States, commonly found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wetland edges. ‘Ice Ballet’ is a cultivar of this native species, selected for its unique white flowers while maintaining the same ecological value.
‘Ice Ballet’ features pure white flower clusters instead of the typical pink blooms of the species. It shares the upright, clump-forming growth habit, fragrant flowers, and pollinator appeal, and typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall.
Ice Ballet thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soils, though it adapts well to average garden soil once established. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9 and is perfect for rain gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized plantings.
Absolutely. Like other swamp milkweed cultivars, Ice Ballet is a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. It’s a standout in conservation and butterfly gardens.
Ice Ballet is a clump-forming perennial, so it does not spread aggressively by roots. However, it can self-seed modestly under the right conditions. Deadheading spent blooms can help manage spread if desired, or allow natural reseeding to support habitat diversity.
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Ground Shipping Paused
To protect our plants from extreme summer heat, we’ve paused nationwide ground shipping to avoid any damage during transit.
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Please be aware that all shipping will be paused on December 22.
Any orders placed after that time will be fulfilled when we resume operations in January 2025.