Giant Milkweed

$2999
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Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) is a tropical shrub known for its large, gray-green leaves and clusters of lavender to white star-shaped flowers. It is commonly grown as a specimen or butterfly plant and serves as a host plant for monarch and queen butterflies in warm Florida landscapes.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Prune lightly to control size and remove damaged growth
• Fertilizer: Minimal; apply a light, balanced fertilizer in spring if needed

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Tropical perennial shrub
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    South and Southeast Asia
  • Toxicity
    Ingestion can be toxic to people and pets, sap may cause irritation to skin
  • Mature Height
    6-10 ft
  • Mature Width
    6-8 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained; tolerant of sandy soils
  • Spacing
    5-6 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Yes
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Lavander | Purple | White
  • Stem Color
    Greenish gray
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Giant Milkweed
Liberty Landscape Supply

Giant Milkweed

$2999

Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) is a tropical shrub known for its large, gray-green leaves and clusters of lavender to white star-shaped flowers. It is commonly grown as a specimen or butterfly plant and serves as a host plant for monarch and queen butterflies in warm Florida landscapes.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Prune lightly to control size and remove damaged growth
• Fertilizer: Minimal; apply a light, balanced fertilizer in spring if needed

Unit

  • 3#
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