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Asclepias physocarpa

Asclepias physocarpa, Swan Plant, Physocarpa, Asclepias Hairy Balls, Hairy Balls, Hairy Balls Plant, Swan Plant For Monarch Butterflies

Asclepias physocarpa, commonly known as the Swan Plant or Hairy Balls Plant, is an upright shrub growing to about 1.5 m tall and 60 cm wide. It carries light green leaves held off slender branches on a single stemmed trunk. Cream coloured, attractive flowers are borne in clusters and are followed by large, inflated fruits covered with soft spines. Asclepias physocarpa is a favoured food source for the caterpillars of Monarch butterflies and is a must for any plantings aimed at attracting such insects.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAsclepias physocarpa, Swan Plant, Physocarpa, Asclepias Hairy Balls, Hairy Balls, Hairy Balls Plant, Swan Plant For Monarch Butterflies

Asclepias physocarpa Details

Asclepias physocarpa, commonly known as the Swan Plant or Hairy Balls Plant, is an upright shrub growing to about 1.5 m tall and 60 cm wide. It carries light green leaves held off slender branches on a single stemmed trunk. Cream coloured, attractive flowers are borne in clusters throughout the year but mainly during summer. They are followed by large, inflated fruits covered with soft spines which eventually split and release seeds. The Swan Plant grows best on a well-drained site that does not dry out in full sun. Asclepias physocarpa is a favoured food source for the caterpillars of Monarch butterflies and is a must for any plantings aimed at attracting such insects. It is also commonly included in mixed plantings and cottage gardens.

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