| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | US Native Plants |
| 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 white-flowering native milkweed that thrives in moist soils and supports monarch butterflies and pollinators.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | US Native Plants |
| 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’, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a striking white-flowering cultivar of the native milkweed species, valued for its beauty and importance to pollinators. This upright perennial grows 3 to 5 feet tall and features vanilla-scented clusters of pure white flowers from mid to late summer, followed by slender seed pods in fall. Ideal for rain gardens, pollinator beds, and damp areas, ‘Ice Ballet’ offers a clean, refined look while providing essential habitat for monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Unique white blooms: Clean white flowers offer a soft, elegant alternative to pink milkweed
Pollinator favorite: Supports monarchs, bees, and butterflies
Moisture-friendly: Thrives in wet soils and rain gardens
Sun exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade
Soil needs: Moist to wet soils, including clay and loam
Maintenance: Low—cut back in fall or spring to encourage healthy regrowth
Rain gardens: Handles seasonal wetness and adds vertical color
Wildlife gardens: Critical host and nectar source for pollinators
Borders and beds: Compact habit works well in mixed plantings
Monarch host plant: Essential food source for monarch caterpillars
Native origin: Integrates naturally with local ecosystems
Seed dispersal: Lightweight seeds help regenerate natural areas
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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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