Giant Milkweed Live Plant, Calotropis gigantea, 4 Inch Pot, Rare Tropical Flowering Shrub, Butterfly Host Plant
Giant Milkweed Live Plant, Calotropis gigantea, 4 Inch Pot, Rare Tropical Flowering Shrub, Butterfly Host Plant
In stock
What youโll receive
Growing details
Read product detailsCouldn't load pickup availability
Free U.S. shipping Processing: 3โ7 business days ยท Transit: 5โ15 weekdays
Free shipping within the United States. Orders are prepared in 3โ7 business days. After dispatch, transit typically takes 5โ15 weekdays. These are separate stages and estimates; weather and carrier delays can affect arrival.
Read shipping policyOrder issues & returns Report delivery issues within 48 hours
Report delivery issues within 48 hours with photos of the item, packaging, and label. Keep the item and packaging, and contact us before returning or refusing a parcel. Healthy, correctly supplied perishable items are generally final sale. See the refund policy for eligibility and exceptions.
Read refund policyGood to know
Product details
Review what is included, dimensions, and any care or usage instructions before ordering.
Back to buying optionsGiant Milkweed Live Plant, Calotropis gigantea, 4 Inch Pot, Rare Tropical Flowering Shrub, Butterfly Host Plant
Add an extraordinary tropical plant to your landscape with Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea), a striking flowering shrub admired for its velvety silver-green foliage and unique clusters of waxy lavender, white, or purple star-shaped blooms. This fast-growing tropical species makes a dramatic statement in sunny gardens while serving as a valuable host plant for Monarch butterflies and a nectar source for many pollinators.
Its attractive foliage, long blooming season, and drought tolerance once established make Giant Milkweed an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, tropical landscapes, and large patio containers. Whether grown as an ornamental specimen or to support pollinators, this uncommon plant is sure to become a standout in your collection.
You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown Giant Milkweed growing in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot, carefully packaged and ready to thrive.
๐ฟ What's Included
- 1 Live Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea)
- Well-established in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot
- Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
โจ Features
- Rare tropical flowering shrub
- Produces clusters of unique waxy star-shaped flowers
- Soft silver-green foliage provides year-round interest
- Host plant for Monarch butterflies
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
- Excellent specimen plant for tropical gardens
- Suitable for large containers
- Long blooming season in warm climates
- Beautiful addition to pollinator landscapes
๐ฑ Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Calotropis gigantea
- Common Name: Giant Milkweed, Crown Flower
- Plant Type: Tropical Flowering Shrub
- Pot Size: 4-inch plastic nursery pot
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Well-draining soil
- Water: Water regularly while establishing; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness: Zones 9โ11 (protect from frost)
- Mature Size: Approximately 6โ12 feet tall and 4โ8 feet wide
โ ๏ธ Note: Like many milkweed species, Calotropis gigantea contains a milky sap that may irritate skin and eyes. Handle with care and wash hands after handling.
๐ผ Perfect For
- Butterfly Gardens
- Monarch Waystations
- Pollinator Gardens
- Tropical Landscapes
- Large Patio Containers
- Xeriscapes
- Collector Plant Collections
- Botanical Gardens
