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    Calotropis gigantea [white flowered]

    Also Known As

    • Asclepias gigantea
    • Calotropis gigantea 'Alba'
    • Crown Flower
    • Giant Calotrope
    • Giant Milkweed
    • Indian Bowstring Hemp
    • Khmer Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Calotropis gigantea [white flowered] plant details

    Calotropis gigantea [white flowered] is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calotropis gigantea [white flowered]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calotropis gigantea [white flowered]

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clusters of white to lilac, up to 1" wide, star-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers are produced nearly continuously throughout the warmer months of the year. The large velvety, white to gray green, large rounded tropical foliage of the Giant Milkweed make excellent fodder for Monarch caterpillars and one leaf can provide a substantial amount of food. A large growing shrub in tropical climates where it can be trained into a tree form, grown as a shrub, or hedge. The Giant Milkweed can easily be maintained as a large container plant.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Calotropis gigantea [white flowered] plant

    How to Grow Calotropis gigantea [white flowered]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Calotropis gigantea

    aka Asclepias gigantea, Calotropis gigantea 'Purpurea', Crown Flower, Giant Calotrope, Giant Milkweed, Indian Bowstring Hemp, Khmer Flower, Purple Giant Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Calotropis gigantea by Almost Eden
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