Balloon Plant Milkweed. Gomphocarpus physocarpus commonly known as hairy balls balloonplant balloon cotton bush bishop s balls nailhead or swan plant is a species of milkweed the plant is native to southeast africa but it has been widely naturalized. They are waiting to feed monarch caterpillars.
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Milkweed seed balloon milkweed gomphocarpus physocarpus previously classified as asclepias physocarpa but changed to reflect its tropical roots this variety also has several common names like swan plant balloon plant hairy balls and family jewels. Gomphocarpus physocarpus commonly known as hairy balls balloonplant balloon cotton bush bishop s balls nailhead or swan plant is a species of milkweed the plant is native to southeast africa but it has been widely naturalized. Here are some facts about this amazing plant.
They are waiting to feed monarch caterpillars.
Native to south africa this plant is an invasive in tropical climates but in my zone 6 7 area winter cold keep it in check. Hairy balls in full glory. Please click here to see the complete growing conditions and details of balloon plant milkweed plants in our full description under gomphocarpus physocarpus seeds. Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants known as milkweeds named for their latex a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides exuded where cells are damaged.
