{"product_id":"ice-ballet-milkweed","title":"Ice Ballet Milkweed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA White-Flowered Native Milkweed for Moist Soil\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIce Ballet Swamp Milkweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice Ballet') is a refined white-flowering form of our native swamp milkweed, topping tall, upright stems with clusters of softly fragrant, pure-white blooms in summer. Unlike dry-loving butterfly weed, this milkweed thrives in moist soil and rain gardens, where it serves as both a monarch host plant and a nectar magnet for butterflies and bees. An elegant, wildlife-friendly choice for damp, sunny spots in Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice Ballet'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant pure white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet; thrives in rain gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Ice Ballet in rain gardens, pond and stream edges, moist borders, and pollinator and native plantings. It pairs beautifully with Joe Pye weed, blue flag iris, and other moisture-loving natives, and is a key monarch waystation plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early summer. Swamp milkweed emerges late in spring, so be patient and mark its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Choose a spot that stays reliably moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering 2–3 times per week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly; unlike butterfly weed, swamp milkweed prefers steady moisture and tolerates wet soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soaker hose or drip line helps maintain the moisture this milkweed loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Butterfly Weed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwamp milkweed thrives in moist to wet soil, while butterfly weed needs dry, well-drained soil. Both are monarch hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a monarch host plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it feeds monarch caterpillars and provides nectar for adult butterflies and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, native swamp milkweed, hardy to Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer avoid milkweeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Ice Ballet with pink swamp milkweed, Joe Pye weed, and other moisture-loving natives for a monarch-friendly rain garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315416813873,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/ice-ballet-milkweed.jpg?v=1779864870","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/ice-ballet-milkweed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}