Description
20 x Asclepias fruticosa Swan Plant
Asclepias fruticosa, commonly known as the Swan Plant or Milkweed, is known for its unique, balloon-like seed pods that resemble swans,
Swan plant in known in New Zealand for its ability to attract and sustain Monarch butterflies. Can be covered in catterpillars in summer, often stripping the plant of leaves.
Grows to a height of about 1-2 meters, Asclepias fruticosa features clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that bloom in summer.
This plant thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny location, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings, including borders and wildflower gardens. Will do best in gardens in the north of New Zealand
20 young plants in 5cm pots.
