Asclepias physocarpa HAIRY BALLS SWAN PLANTSyn. Gomphocarpus physocarpus SeedScape
Flowers Asclepias (Butterfly Weed) Zoom Image Asclepias physocarpa Oscar Asclepias Seed Product ID: 1794 Unusual and abundant cut flower. Sturdy, gracefully arched branches with neat, bamboo-like foliage. White flowers with lavender-colored centers develop into large, papery seed pods.
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Description Balloon Plant Milkweed (asclepias physocarpa) - Also called Family Jewels Milkweed, Hairy Balls Milkweed, Giant Swan Milkweed. Unusual plant forms large rounded seed pods as the name suggests. Like other milkweeds, this is an important nectar and host plant for the monarch butterfly.
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$ 10.00 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.
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as hairy balls, balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's balls, nailhead, or swan plant, [2] is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae, related to the milkweeds. The plant is native to southeast Africa, but it has been widely naturalized. It is often used as an ornamental plant. Description
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus common names: Asclepias physocarpa is the former botanical name, Bishop's balls, Goose plant, Giant swan plant, Hairy balls, Family jewels, Oscar, Cotton-bush, Balloon cotton-bush, Balloon plant milkweed Gomphocarpus Physocarpus Plant Specs Perennial zone for USDA hardiness zones 8 and above (lows -12.2 °C or 10 °F)
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus a member of the Milkweed family that has many common names including Hairy Balls, Giant Swan Plant, Goose Plant, Family Jewels, Osca.
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Balloon plant is an upright, herbaceous plant or soft shrub that can grow over 6 feet tall from the fibrous roots. The slender, single-stemmed trunk has multiple hollow, pale yellowish green branches. The smooth textured, light green, opposite leaves are 3-4 inches long. They are narrowly oblong to lanceolate.
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Common Name: Hairy Balls, Balloon Plant, Giant Swan Milkweed Latin Name: Gomphocarpus physocarpus Bloom time: June hrough August Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Drought tolerant Height: 3-8 feet Spread: 3-4 feet Native: No Host Plant: Monarch Nectar Plant: Attracts a variety of pollinators Colors & Cultivars: White flowers
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus * Family Jewels, Hairy Balls. Gomphocarpus physocarpus is a milkweed relative from South Africa where it is a host plant for the African Monarch. The former name was Asclepias physocarpa. In most places Gomphocarpus pysocarpus will be a late Summer blooming annual, but in warmer gardens it can overwinter, often coming.
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Sempervivum 'Hairy Balls' - Succulent plants. Sempervivum 'Hairy Balls' is an ornamental, succulent perennial that grows up to 15 cm (6 inches) tall, with small, compact rosettes of furry, fleshy leaves. The rosettes are an unusual, musky, grey-green with creamy-white fuzz and resemble balls with age. Colors can brighten if grown in.
Hairy Balls (Gomphocarpus physocarpus)
Hairy balls is an attractive milkweed and host plant for monarch butterflies. It certainly is a unique plant that deserves a place in the garden. They keep their shape and color for several weeks and make a unique addition to wreaths or arrangements. Quick Facts and Keys to Success
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Hairy Balls Nailhead, Swan Plant Previously known as: Asclepias physocarpa Phonetic Spelling gom-fo-KAR-pus fy-so-KAR-puh This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below Description Ballon Plant is a shrubby herbaceous perennial that is native to South Africa in the milkweed or dogbane (Apocynaceae) family.
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A Milkweed family member, another common name is Balloon Plant. Native to South Africa, this plant is an invasive in tropical climates, but in my zone 6-7 area, winter cold keep it in check. Hairy Balls in full glory Here are some facts about this amazing plant: Fast growing annual Milkweed, hardy in zones 8-10
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus 'Hairy Balls', commonly known as the Hairy Balls or Balloon Plant, is an intriguing and unique perennial plant that is sure to catch
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It's Asclepias physocarpa but its common name—Family Jewels tree (aka Hairy Balls plant, or the far more boring Balloonplant) says far more about what this member of the milkweed family actually looks like. It's a tender perennial in zone 7, so it is most certainly an annual in my zone 5b garden, but I wanted to give it a shot anyway.