Swan Plant
Botanical Name: Asclepias fruticosa
Botanical Name: Asclepias fruticosa
An attractive and beneficial bush. Attracts and hosts the Monarch Butterfly. Water well when sowing and don’t allow soil to dry out. Manage caterpillar numbers on young plants. A favourite for kids, attracts Monarch Butterflies in your garden, includes clusters of balloon like seed pods.
Plant Height: 150-180cm
| How To Grow | Sow Spring to Summer 5mm (¼”) deep in seed trays, or direct into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Keep moist. Space plants 1m (3’) apart. Seedlings emerge 14-21 days. |
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| When To Plant | South Island: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec North Island: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowering | 12 weeks |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | well drained |
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