Description

20 Hairy Balls Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias physocarpa)

Elevate your garden with the unique charm of the Hairy Balls Milkweed! This robust plant boasts gracefully arching branches adorned with bamboo-like foliage. Delight in its pristine white blooms, each centered with a hint of lavender, which gracefully transform into captivating 2–3″ lime-green, balloon-like seed pods. Perfect for adding vigor and style to your flower beds and borders.

Not just a garden showstopper, these seed pods are a decorator’s dream. Whether integrated into expansive arrangements, dried displays, or standing alone as a striking centerpiece, they retain their vibrant color and shape, ensuring lasting beauty.

Thriving as a perennial in Zones 9–11, these plants reach an impressive height of 32–72″. Also recognized as swan plant, swan milkweed, and, of course, balloon plant, this is a must-have addition to your garden. Order now and transform your outdoor space into a botanical masterpiece!

Germination Guide for Your Seeds

Time to Sprout

Expect to see your seeds sprout in 14-21 days when kept at a steady temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C). If you’re planting Pleurisy Root, there’s an extra step: moisten the seeds, cover with plastic, and chill in the fridge at 40-50°F (4-10°C) for 7-14 days. Once stratified, bring your seeds to a warmer spot to kickstart germination.

Planting Instructions

Starting Indoors (Recommended):

Begin 7-9 weeks before your area’s last frost. Plant your seeds 1/4″ deep in a seed starter mix. They’ll start forming a taproot right after germinating. Keep an eye on them – you don’t want them to get pot bound. If they do, they’ll decline quickly. Around 3-5 weeks after planting, transfer them to bigger cell packs or 3-4″ pots. When the risk of frost has passed, harden them off and move them outdoors.

Direct Sowing:

You have options here! Direct sow in the fall or wait until spring. Whatever suits your garden schedule!

More than 20 seeds in a kraft paper envelope. USDA 8-11. For Southern US and northern Mexico.

By adding Balloon Plant Milkweed to your butterfly farm, garden or waystation in USDA Zones 8 through 11, you will grow both diversity and beauty… one day at a time!