{"product_id":"asclepias-physocarpa-balloon-plant-milkweed","title":"Asclepias physocarpa – Balloon Plant \/ Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalloon Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalloon plant is a spectacular large milkweed from South Africa — a fast-growing shrubby perennial with distinctive inflated, spiny, balloon-like seed pods that are extraordinarily ornamental and beloved by floral designers. Clusters of white flowers with purple centers in summer are outstanding for monarch butterflies, which may use this milkweed as a larval host. The dramatic seed pods are excellent in dried arrangements. A bold, architectural plant that combines wildlife value with outstanding ornamental interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender shrubby perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraordinary inflated balloon-like seed pods — beloved by floral designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilkweed used as a larval host by monarch butterfly caterpillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers with purple centers — important butterfly nectar in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing bold architectural plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent dried ornamental; deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4–6 ft | Spread: 3–4 ft\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Full sun | Water: Low to moderate\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Summer | Bloom color: White with purple centers\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47568406413366,"sku":"ASCLEPIAS-PHYSOCARPA-1GAL","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/4693\/0486\/files\/utf-balloon-plant-emerisa-nov11.jpg?v=1794412071","url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/asclepias-physocarpa-balloon-plant-milkweed","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}