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Asclepias 'Ice Ballet' Milkweed

Asclepias 'Ice Ballet' Milkweed

Item Form: Bareroot
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  • Grow Zone

    3 - 9

  • Mature Height

    48

  • Mature Width

    18

  • Sun / Shade

    Full Sun

  • Bloom Size

    need bloom size meta

  • Tomato Fruit Set

  • Days To Maturity

  • Fruit Weight

  • Soil Tolerance

    Clay, Normal, loamy, and Poor

  • Moisture

    Dry and Moist, well-drained

  • Description / Asclepias 'Ice Ballet' Milkweed

    Bring elegance to your garden with Asclepias 'Ice Ballet,' a native perennial milkweed that grows 36 to 48 inches tall and blooms throughout summer into fall. Its unique pure white flower clusters brim with nectar, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. The plant's lush leaves also nourish monarch caterpillars, making it a vital addition to any pollinator-friendly landscape. The flowers and decorative seedpods are perfect for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.

    As a Asclepias incarnata species, also known as butterfly weed, milkweed, or swamp milkweed, 'Ice Ballet' thrives in Zones 3-9. It's excellent for moist garden borders, wetland-inspired plantings, or even container gardens. Its stunning blooms and graceful foliage are sure to draw admiration.

    This moisture-loving native flourishes in full sun and medium to wet soils but adapts to average garden soil as long as it receives consistent moisture. But 'Ice Ballet' is somewhat drought tolerant once it is well established. Naturally deer resistant and low maintenance, 'Ice Ballet' is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking beauty with ecological benefits.

    Plant 'Ice Ballet' milkweed roots in spring, spacing them 12 to 16 inches apart and 1½ to 2 inches deep. Choose the planting site carefully, as butterfly weed plants do not transplant well once established.

    Native to North America, swamp milkweed is a sustainable choice for gardeners. Its adaptability, pollinator support, and natural pest control benefits make it an essential addition to eco-conscious landscapes.

    Sap may cause skin irritation.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 44459-PK-3
    Genus: Asclepias
    Species: incarnata
    Variety: 'Ice Ballet'
    Item Form: Bareroot
    Bloom Color: Cream, White
    Foliage Color: Medium Green
    Habit: Upright
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained
    Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor
    Bloom Start: Early Summer
    Bloom End: Mid Fall
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Fall Color
    Special Features:
    • Bloom First Year
    • Butterfly Lovers
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Flower
    • Fragrance
    • Hummingbird Lovers
    • Native
    Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, PR, VI