White Flower Farm
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' is a white-flowering cultivar of the native Swamp Milkweed. It features large clusters of tiny white blooms that emerge in midsummer, contrasting beautifully with its rich green foliage. This perennial is essential for Monarch butterflies, providing necessary nourishment for all their life stages. It thrives in full sun and is noted for being deer resistant and heat tolerant. While it naturally prefers moist soil, it adapts well to standard garden conditions, offering zero maintenance impact for a stunning visual display.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
SKU
23981
/ S
Who it's for
- Essential Pollinator Support
- Elegant White Blooms
- Adaptable to Moist Conditions
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Self-Seeder
- Requires Consistent Moisture
- Susceptible to Aphids
Key Specs
SKU
S23981
Mature Height
3-4 feet
Spacing
15-18 inches
Ships as
BAREROOT
Blooms In
July-August
Features
- Produces large clusters of tiny white blooms in midsummer
- Essential host plant for Monarch butterflies and caterpillars
- Deer resistant and heat tolerant
- Adaptable to heavy, wet soil but performs well in standard garden soil
- Encourages bushy growth and more flowers with early summer pruning
- Attracts pollinators effectively
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the 'Ice Ballet' for its exceptional aesthetic performance, noting the striking pure white blooms that stand out beautifully in the garden. The primary sentiment revolves around the plant's quality and its vital role in attracting Monarch butterflies, making it a highly valued ecological addition. While some reviewers mention slow initial establishment, the consensus is that once rooted, the plant is robust and reliable, delivering beautiful flowers and essential habitat year after year. This unique variety offers significant garden impact and ecological benefit.
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