| Botanical name | Asclepias physocarpa |
|---|---|
| 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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| Categories | |
| 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
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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