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Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed has clusters of bright white flowers
Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet is essential for monarch butterflies

'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata

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With fragrant, nectar-rich flowers, it's no wonder pollinators find 'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) irresistible! Clusters of bright white flowers bloom on tall, upright stems, like a beacon for native pollinators. Flowers are followed by appealing seed pods in the fall that are filled with fluffy, wind-dispersed seeds. The blooms and pods are excellent in cut arrangements, but be aware of the toxic milky sap it exudes when cut. 

Milkweeds, including 'Ice Ballet' Swamp Milkweed, are essential for the Monarch lifecycle. Their relationship includes more than just swapping nectar for pollination. Caterpillars exclusively feed on their leaves, which are filled with cardenolides. Cardenolides are stored in the bodies of Monarch caterpillars and butterflies as a defense against predators. Without Milkweed, we wouldn't have Monarchs!

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Plant size: 3-4' tall x 1.5-3' wide

Light: full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Water: Dry to medium moisture

Hardiness: USDA zones 3-9 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator value: attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and is the host plant for Monarchs

Notable features: fragrant, great cut flowers, long-blooming, deer resistant, multiple seasons of interest, low maintenance

Pot size: one quart

Plant name: Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

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j.i.t.n.
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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John P.
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 claims@greatgardenplants.com, 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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Doreen R.
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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.

Hello! We're sorry to hear that you had trouble with your new milkweed! Please email pictures of the plant to customerservice@butterflybushes.com, 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! https://butterflybushes.com/pages/our-guarantee

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l.r.
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.