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| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 4 in |
Asclepias physocarpa – Hairy Balls Milkweed
$15.00
Asclepias physocarpa (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a unique milkweed and favorite with Monarch Butterflies as a milkweed host. It is grown as an annual throughout the United States except in USDA Zones 8-10. This milkweed is commonly known as Hairy Balls,
Swan plant, Balloon plant, Oscar milkweed, and Family Jewels. Native to South Africa, Asclepias physocarpa has become a favorite with American gardeners in butterfly gardens.
All of our plants are grown without the use of harmful pesticides and are safe for developing larvae.
Grown in 4.5” square pot.
Available Mid-May 2017
Out of stock
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Asclepias viridis – Spider Milkweed
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Asclepias purpurascens – Purple Milkweed
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USA: AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
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