Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) Quick Facts:

Host plant to Monarch Butterfly

Perennial in USDA zones 9-10, annual in colder areas

Full Sun

Medium moist soil with good drainage

4-6 ft tall, 3 ft wide

Can be grown in large containers

Grown from seed

Fast grower!

Seed pods are round balls with soft bristles

Gomphocarpus physocarpus Plants

Our plants are grown specifically to be safe for butterflies/caterpillars. These plants are in a 3 1/2″ pot and are ready to go in the ground or be potted into a larger container.  They are waiting to feed Monarch caterpillars!  Fast growers.

Please click here to see the complete growing conditions and details of Balloon Plant Milkweed plants in our full description under Gomphocarpus physocarpus seeds…