Beautiful butterfly feeding on the nectar from white swamp milkweed flowers
'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a magnet for pollinators
Close up image of clusters of white milkweed flowers
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed with clusters of bright white flowers.
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed has white clusters of flowers full of rich nectar for pollinators.
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed with clusters of white flowers in a garden.
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Beautiful butterfly feeding on the nectar from white swamp milkweed flowers
'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a magnet for pollinators
Close up image of clusters of white milkweed flowers
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed with clusters of bright white flowers.
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed has white clusters of flowers full of rich nectar for pollinators.
Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed with clusters of white flowers in a garden.
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'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias)

Perennial

  • White flowers are rich with nectar, visited frequently by pollinators!
  • Host plant vital for Monarch butterfly lifecycle.
  • Blooms all summer long giving away to seed pods.
  • Low maintenance native perennial.
  • Zones 3-9, sun, 4' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Description

'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a magnet for pollinators with clusters of bright white flowers! Flowers are fragrant, rich in nectar, and bloom all summer long. Come fall, the flowers give way to appealing seed pods. Both the blooms and seed pods look excellent in cut arrangements! This native perennial is easy to grow, deer resistant, and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for any gardener! Maintenance is a breeze, and it is generally disease-free. Milkweed is ideal for meadow gardens, native plantings, and wildlife sanctuaries. Plant it in a sunny spot to support your local pollinators!

Details

Botanical name: Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Common name: Milkweed, Swamp milkweed
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall X 1.5-2' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rain gardens, rabbit resistant, native, heat tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, cottage gardening, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, slopes, specimen, pollinator garden

How to Grow

Soil: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-draining soils.
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Spacing: 1-3 ft. apart
Fertilizing: It doesn't need consistent fertilizing. You can do a very light application the first summer after planting.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Propagation & pruning: Because of a very deep taproot, moving or dividing is not recommended. No pruning is needed.
Pollinator landing on milkweed flower

8 Native Milkweeds for Monarch Butterflies

Milkweed plays a vital role in the Monarch butterfly lifecycle, serving as a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Without milkweed, we wouldn't have Monarchs.

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Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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S.G.

The dirt was all outside of the container, so I had to repot them immediately. Hopefully, they will surprise.

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K.M.

Arrived on time and great condition!

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A.W. (Missouri)
Ice Ballet

Looked dead when I received it but I planted it a few days later and it took off. So far no flowers yet but a lot of unexpected beautiful foliage. A+

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A.R.

Failure to thrive even though planted in good soul in full sun. Disappointing.

We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!

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L.W. (Iowa)
Beautiful

Beautiful

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J.N. (Illinois)
Ice Ballet

It arrived packaged with care. It had no breakage or yellowing leaves. It has taken very well where it is planted and is growing in size. No blooms yet, I'm anxiously waiting. Very happy with my purchase.

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B.K. (California)
'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata

Doing great

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K.M.

All plants appeared to be in great health

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J.P.

The plants were very healthy when arrived, and seem to be doing well. I bought other plants from Great Gardens that were very nice as well. Looking forward to their growth and blooms this summer.

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O.W.

Plant arrived in fine shape for planting. I’ve planted and can’t wait for the monarchs once they bloom!

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D.E.

Great condition. Packaged carefully and well-protected. Planted a week or so ago and they are doing very well!

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D.E.

Each plant arrived in excellent shape. I was excited to add them to my pollinator garden.

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S.B. (Georgia)
Beautiful plants!

They were packaged well and very healthy…I will purchase from you again!

J
J.W. (Washington)
Milkweed in my Garden

I bought an orange & a white variety of milkweed. They are hardy and are doing well. Did not miss a beat once planted. No flower yet, but it's September in Seattle. I think it will be good for next season, even if I need to buy another next year.

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J.P. (Pennsylvania)
milk weed

Four plants were delivered. Followed instructions to the letter. Two died.

Hello! We're sorry that you had trouble with your new plants! Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!

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D.R. (Florida)
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It died a week after putting it in the ground as did the pink one. All the rest are doing well.

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l.r. (New Jersey)
lovely

I planted these lovely plants in a “city” space (i do not have my own garden) so i am not sure of the quality of the dirt. I go and keep the dirt clear and water the plants but as far as the quality of the dirt i planted them in- i am unsure- Im just hoping for the best. they seem to be doing fair. The leaves of one has a little discoloration but still carrying on. thank you again.

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R.S.

Butterfly milk weed in orange.

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