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Balloon Plant for Monarch Caterpillars

Gomphocarpus physocarpus: Asclepias physocarpa is the former botanical name, Goose plant, Giant swan milkweed, Hairy balls, Family jewels, Oscar, Cotton-bush, Balloon plant

Plant Specs:

·         Perennial for USDA hardiness zone 8 and above (lows -12.2 °C or 10 °F)

·         Fast growing annual for colder zones

·         Full sun to part shade

·         Height: 4 to 6 feet (can grow taller)

·         Spacing: 2 to 3 ft

·         Flowers: white with purple accents

·         Blooms mid to late summer

·         Not the same plant as its bushier brother swan milkweed

Plant Propagation:

·         Start Seeds indoors 2 months before final frost

·         Sow seeds directly after final frost (not recommended below zone USDA zone 8)

·         Soak seeds in water 24 hours before planting, no cold stratification

·         Stem Cuttings

·          Start Seeds in water

·         In annual zones, starting with plants is the best option to insure plants have time to seed

Pros:

·         Fast growing annual milkweed

·         Can sustain lots of munching monarch caterpillars late season

·         Nectar source for monarch butterflies

·         Long stems with pods make amazing table centerpiece

·         Use long cuttings to feed caterpillars indoors 

·         Last viable milkweed species before fall takes over

Cons:

·         Colder hardiness zones must start seeds indoors for hopes of a seed harvest, or overwinter indoors under cfl light bulbs

·         Flowers aren’t super showy, but still pretty

·         Fewer pollinators use this than native milkweeds

·         Goose Growing Tips:

·         Start seeds indoors 1-2 months before avg last frost

·         Seeds germinate in less than one week with heat and moisture

·         Use an oscillating clip fan on seedlings to strengthen the stems to simulate an outdoor breeze…a must for strong stems!

·         Grow this as a back border so it doesn’t shade your other butterfly plants

·         Cut I- you can cut them back late spring for bushier growth

·         Staking may be required if not cut back in perennial zones

·         Cut II- Is fall setting in before seeds are ready to harvest? Take stem cuttings with the largest pods (leave seed pods attached) and place them in water. This should give them the time they need to finish developing.

·         Don’t force open seed pods…they will start to open when they are ready

Store Policies

All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate.

Seed Information

We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will often add extra seeds.

We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions.

All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2 years from Purchase

***Note: It is normal for tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant uses if needed.

BE PREPARED - Some Seed can be somewhat difficult to germinate - much patience and time may be required - please don't be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed.

Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you viable seeds

Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer's responsibility and risk.

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Shipping

READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not including weekends and Holidays. 

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PLEASE NOTE.... The "estimated" delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate made by the postal service and posted on each listing by EBAY....not the seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always) accurate. 

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Important, Please read

All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions can be found under each listing.

We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.