Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' (Swamp Milkweed)

Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ (Swamp Milkweed)

‘Ice Ballet’ is a white-flowering form of Swamp Milkweed, offering small clusters of clean white blooms in early summer. The flowers rise above upright, narrow foliage and bring a softer, brighter look to native plantings and pollinator gardens.

Like other swamp milkweeds, it prefers moist to wet, humus-rich soil, making it a strong choice for rain gardens, meadow edges, and low areas that stay consistently damp. Once established, it can tolerate short periods of drier conditions.

The long-lasting flowers are useful for cutting and provide a good nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds. Asclepias also supports monarch butterflies as a host plant.

Plant Details:
Height: 3–4 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 3–9
Bloom Time: Early summer
Native to the U.S.

Features:
White flower clusters
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Monarch host plant
Good cut flower
Prefers moist to wet soil
Useful for rain gardens, meadows, and native plantings