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    Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

    Also Known As

    • Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' plant details

    Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This bright-white selection is as pretty as its name suggests and is always appreciated in the border or vase for its long-stemmed, 3-4' flowers. This choice cultivar is easy-going in nature and perfect for perennial, cutting, pollinator, rain, or native gardens. Asclepias are the only larval food for the glorious Monarch butterfly, planting Milkweed ensures a food source for these important pollinators. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' is a species that arose as a result of an evolutionary arms race with different butterfly species who drove the milkweeds to develop increasingly toxic poisons in their milky sap to fend off the butterflys' ravenous caterpillars. So leave the chewing to the Monarchs! This species has upright branching stems with oblong leaves and topped with dense clusters of tiny pure white vanilla-scented flowers which attract butterflies. Tolerant of moist or wet or average garden soils. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A lovely selection of Butterfly Weed with icy white flower clusters on 40" stems in July-Aug. Great for naturalizing. 'Ice Ballet' is at its best in sun and tolerates moist or average soil. a magnet for butterflies.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Fascinatingly different new German strain with waxy white umbels, splendid cut; at one time Herb Wagner found a white form of Asclepias tuberosa which would have been interesting in a cross with this, sadly he died before showing me the location. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' plant

    How to Grow Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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