ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA ICE BALLET / MILKWEED

Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet', commonly known as Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed, is a stunning perennial that offers a clean, elegant look with its pure white flower clusters. This compact cultivar blooms in mid to late summer, attracting a variety of pollinators, especially butterflies. 'Ice Ballet' thrives in moist or wet soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, bog gardens, or anywhere a touch of beauty and wildlife attraction is desired.

Why Choose Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'?

• Comparison: Compared to the traditional Asclepias incarnata, 'Ice Ballet' offers a unique twist with its pure white blooms, which are perfect for gardeners seeking a more refined, monochromatic color palette. It’s also a more compact option, making it ideal for smaller spaces or containers.
• Companions: The elegant white flowers of 'Ice Ballet' pair beautifully with other moisture-loving perennials like Astilbe, Lobelia, and Caltha palustris. It also complements purple or pink flowers, such as Echinacea or Rudbeckia, creating a balanced and harmonious color scheme.

Key Features:

• Pure White Clusters: 'Ice Ballet' produces pristine, rounded clusters of white flowers that appear in mid to late summer, offering a striking contrast to other blooms in your garden.
• Compact Growth: This variety reaches a more manageable height of 60–75 cm, making it perfect for smaller gardens, borders, or container plantings without overwhelming the space.
• Pollinator Magnet: The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a must-have for any pollinator-friendly garden.
• Moisture-Tolerant: Ideal for areas with moist, well-drained soils, such as rain gardens, bog gardens, or along pond edges. It thrives in consistently damp conditions.
• Drought Tolerant Once Established: While it prefers moisture, 'Ice Ballet' can tolerate drier conditions once it is well-established, offering versatility in a variety of garden settings.
• Attractive Seed Pods: After blooming, 'Ice Ballet' develops unique seed pods that provide additional winter interest and can attract birds.

Specifications:

• Height: 60–75 cm | Spread: 45–60 cm.
• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
• Hardiness: Zone 4.

Add Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' to your garden for a striking display of pure white blooms that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Perfect for moist or wet areas, this compact Swamp Milkweed cultivar provides beauty and wildlife support in both large and small gardens.