Botanical name | Asclepias physocarpa |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Common name(s) | Milkweed |
Origin | |
Fruit | This plant bears slightly pinkish, pale green, rounded pods. These appear in early summer and are frequently used by flower arrangers. |
Other languages | Wildekatoen (A) |
Recommended varieties | Asclepias fruticosa is similar, but has ovalshaped, light green pods. |
Asclepias physocarpa (Milkweed)
- Botanical name: Asclepias physocarpa
- Common name(s): Milkweed
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This spindly shrub is grown for its interesting, slightly pinkish, pale green, rounded pods. These appear in early summer and are used by flower arrangers. A. fruticosa is similar, but has ovalshaped, light green pods.
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Asclepias physocarpa requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.