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Swan Plant
New! Gomphocarpus physocarpus. This South African Milkweed, which has many entertaining common names, is fascinating and funny, and a magnet for monarch butterflies, but not deer. Its straight stems of blue-green, lance-like leaves grow up to 6' tall, and its clusters of swept-back, dangling, waxy white flowers have violet accents and give way to groups of seed pods that look like hairy, lime green balloons up to 3" wide. Both the lightly-scented flowers and the seed pods are wonderful in large bouquets. All parts of this plant are mildly toxic. Tender perennial (HZ 9-11). Summer flowering. Height: 4' to 6'.
One packet of about 50 seeds.
** This item will be available to ship in late January 2025 **
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Gomphocarpus physocarpus. Sow seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting them out after the last frost date into warm soil. Barely cover the seeds, as light aids germination, and store the covered pots in the refrigerator for two weeks before moving them into a warm, sunny spot. All parts of this plant are mildly toxic. Tender perennial (HZ 9-11). Summer flowering. Height: 4' to 6'.
Average seed life: 2 years.
Average seed life: 2 years.
Gomphocarpus physocarpus. Sow seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting them out after the last frost date into warm soil. Barely cover the seeds, as light aids germination, and store the covered pots in the refrigerator for two weeks before moving them into a warm, sunny spot. All parts of this plant are mildly toxic. Tender perennial (HZ 9-11). Summer flowering. Height: 4' to 6'.
Average seed life: 2 years.
Average seed life: 2 years.
