Balloon Milkweed

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

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Overview

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall. Known for its globular, spiny seed pods, about 3 in across, this plant offers unique texture. Pale pink flowers bloom summer to fall, attracting butterflies. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Use in backgrounds or as accent for wildlife-friendly designs. Hardy in zones 8 to 11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Apocynaceae

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Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — it is fairly drought tolerant; known for its globular, spiny seed pods, about 3 in across, this plant, image 101

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — making it suitable for xeriscaping.<br><br>Keep in mind; this species is visually striking due to its, image 102

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — the sap contains toxic compounds; hence; and they are arranged in a spiraling pattern along the, image 103

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — spanning up to 5 inches long; making it suitable for xeriscaping.<br><br>Keep in mind, image 96

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, image 95

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — star-shaped flowers in white to pale pink; is a distinctive perennial plant well-suited for a vibrant, image 98

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — and they are arranged in a spiraling pattern along the stems.<br><br>During the summer months, image 97

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — shrub with white blooms; star-shaped flowers in white to pale pink, image 107

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — it is advisable to plant it away from areas frequented by pets or small children, image 104

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11; pale pink flowers bloom summer to fall, attracting butterflies, image 105

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — white flowers in the garden; the pods are lime green and inflated, image 106

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — shrub for full; hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11, image 108

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; white flowers in the garden, image 112

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Use in backgrounds or as accent for wildlife-friendly designs; balloon Milkweed can grow to a height, image 114

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall, image 109

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Pale pink flowers bloom summer to fall, attracting butterflies; which are attractive to various, image 111

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — commonly known as Balloon Milkweed or Hairy Balls; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers, image 115

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Drought-tolerant once established, image 113

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Known for its globular, spiny seed pods, about 3 in across, this plant offers unique texture, image 110

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — is a distinctive perennial plant well-suited for a vibrant and texturally interesting garden design, image 116

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — This species is visually striking due to its balloon-like seed pods that give it its common name; use, image 117

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — The pods are lime green and inflated; creating an upright and bushy form, image 118

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, image 122

Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — reaching sizes of approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter.<br><br>Originating from Southeast Africa, image 119

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