Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Other names. Perennial Clusters of 2-4" white flowers in spring/summer on long stems. A long blooming perennial, it takes some time to establish Asclepias from seed, but the effort is well worth the reward! It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, … Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ at Digging Dog Mail Order Nursery. Flowers For Cutting/Drying. See shipping tab for details. Asclepias 'Ice Ballet' prefers moist to wet soil, but tolerates drier conditions and clay soil. Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata White) - Asclepias Incarnata Ice Ballet is a marvelous long-blooming, bright white cousin of Butterfly Weed. Find Asclepias Incarnata Seeds and Plants on Amazon. Bare Roots . Asclepias 'Ice Ballet' has pure white, long-lasting, fragrant flower clusters on upright plants. Remove seedpods to prevent self-seeding. It is perfect for grouping in the back of the border where it will attract countless hummingbirds and butterflies. Stems and leaves contain a milky sap that exudes when plants are damaged. Swamp milkweed 'Ice Ballet' Genus. Asclepias incarnata Milkweed 'Ice Ballet' $3.99 Quantity. Suitable for Container. Out of stock. It typically grows 3-4' tall on branching stems. A lovely selection of Butterfly Weed with icy white flower clusters on 40 stems in July-Aug. Great for naturalizing. Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Deep green foliage lines upright stems that end with masses of lightly fragrant, white flowers. Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet. Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Species is most commonly known as Butterfly Weed or Swamp Milkweed. Asclepias incarnata – Ice Ballet Milkweed ‘Ice Ballet’ is an elegant, long-blooming, bright white cultivar of native Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) and features a compact habit and dark green foliage. Add to cart. It matures to an average height of 3 feet to 4 feet and an average width of 1 foot to 2 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. 3 bare roots. Recent Reviews. Ice Ballet Milkweed will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 32 inches. Delivered by 19th March 2021-+ Add to Basket Buy. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, … Shipping Details Shipment begins in mid March 2021, depending on your zone. The upright stems of Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' are topped with dense clusters of pristine white blooms, from mid-summer to autumn. Commonly referred to as Swamp Milkweed, this perennial's leaves are larval food for monarch butterflies. Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ Asclepias tuberosa Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ Asclepias incarnata ‘Soulmate’ Asclepias tuberosa ‘Gay Butterflies’ Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’ Fully hardy perennial. The nectar rich flowers are a magnet for butterflies. Small, fragrant, white flowers appear in tight clusters at the stem ends in summer. Ice Ballet Asclepias incarnata or White Swamp Milkweed is a very popular plant for pollinators and for good reason. This milkweed cultivar is bred for its distinct flower color. Swamp milkweed occurs throughout most of the United States. Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed Deep green foliage lines upright stems that end with masses of lightly fragrant, white flowers. I’ve seen it in a few select gardens, and I wish I saw it in more because this plant is a real beauty. This long-blooming snowy version of swamp milkweed is every bit as dramatic as its colorful cousins. Asclepias Incarnata 'Ice Ballet' is a moderate growing perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3A through 9B. Ice Ballet Milkweed will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 32 inches. Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' SKU: $9.25. A. Incarnata Ice Ballet Plant in #2 Container, available from Nature Hills. Asclepias incarnata, the swamp milkweed, rose milkweed, rose milkflower, swamp silkweed, or white Indian hemp, is a herbaceous perennial plant species native to North America. This unusual hardy perennial has an elegant presence in sunny borders where its willowy foliage adds texture to cottage garden planting schemes. Average size is 1-3' tall USDA Zones 3-9 Attracts butterflies. These have all been reported to attract monarchs too. 'Ice Ballet' is at its best in sun and tolerates moist or average soil. Bees And Butterflies. The slender plants grow 3' to 4' … £15.00. Variety or Cultivar 'Ice Ballet' _ 'Ice Ballet' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped to narrowly elliptic, pointed, dark green leaves and sturdy stems bearing dense clusters of tiny, fragrant, white flowers from midsummer to early autumn. 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