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    Gomphocarpus physocarpus

    Also Known As

    • Asclepias physocarpa
    • Balloon Cotton-bush
    • Balloonplant
    • Family Jewels Tree
    • Hairy Balls
    • Swan Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Gomphocarpus physocarpus plant details

    Gomphocarpus physocarpus is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gomphocarpus physocarpus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gomphocarpus physocarpus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We don't generally do much with common names, but ?hairy balls plant? is a pretty darn good one, and very apt indeed. Flowers are typical intricate milkweed blooms, white and fragrant, followed by the seed pods which are round pods that look like, well, hairy balls. Plant with your amorphophallus and/or clitoria for best effect. Big upright plant, to 5 or more feet. Zone 7.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    There’s so much going on for this small tree-like perennial from Jamaica & South America I don’t know where to start. Yes I do: those 2-2.5” inflated, translucent lime green & dare I say “hairy” seed pods! They provide much amusement dangling as they do all over the branching top half of the plant. A very cool cut flower ($30 a stem at high-end florists) & butterflies love it (it’s a Milkweed!). It’s fast growing, trouble free & has a nice “lollipop” form. To 6’ high & wide. Scented white & pendulous blooms. Provide good soil & drainage for best, um, “show!” Self-sows.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gomphocarpus physocarpus plant

    How to Grow Gomphocarpus physocarpus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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