{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata-ice-ballet","title":"Asclepias Incarnata 'Ice Ballet'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning white flowered cultivar of Swamp Milkweed that delivers all the ecological benefits of its pink flowered cousin with a fresh, clean look. Its upright stems and clusters of fragrant snow white blooms light up rain gardens and sunny borders in mid to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 - 4 ft x 2 - 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid summer (June to August)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers moist to wet soils; tolerates average garden soil if not allowed to dry out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high; thrives with consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent; deer avoid its toxic milky sap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar of a North American native species; the base species, \u003cem data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e, is native to wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks across eastern and central North America. While the white flower color is a horticultural selection, the plant retains the full ecological value of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eA\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehost plant for Monarch caterpillars, and an important nectar source for adults. It also attracts Queen, Swallowtail, and Skipper butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eHighly attractive to bumblebees, leafcutter bees, and other native pollinators seeking deep, nectar rich flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eOther Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eSupports milkweed beetles, aphids, and predatory wasps, contributing to garden balance and food web health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eThe white blooms may be even more visible to pollinators in low light conditions, enhancing late day foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant 2 - 3 ft apart to allow upright clumps to mature and attract pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for rain gardens, pollinator meadows, pond margins, and moist naturalistic borders. Use as a vertical accent in sunny or semi shaded areas with rich soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"2974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2974\"\u003eIris versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Blue Flag Iris) \u003c\/strong\u003e- striking foliage and bold color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3159\" data-start=\"3056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3159\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3081\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003eLobelia siphilitica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Great Blue Lobelia) \u003c\/strong\u003e- deep blue flowers for pollinators and visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3244\" data-start=\"3160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3244\" data-start=\"3162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3186\" data-start=\"3162\"\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Joe-Pye Weed) \u003c\/strong\u003e- adds height and layered nectar support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3266\" data-start=\"3247\"\u003eVerbena hastata\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Blue Vervain)\u003c\/strong\u003e - spiky bloom form and overlapping season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3416\" data-start=\"3326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3416\" data-start=\"3328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3346\" data-start=\"3328\"\u003eJuncus effusus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Common Rush)\u003c\/strong\u003e - for texture, vertical form, and wet soil adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45901823967393,"sku":"ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA ICE BALLET","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/yyt5t5r4rrdfdfrfgf.jpg?v=1675268456","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata-ice-ballet","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}