Swan Plant Milkweed seeds
VipSeedsHoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia
$2.70
Swan Plant Milkweed : Untreated seeds : 35+ seeds per pack
Swan Plant Milkweed. Food Plant of Monarch Butterfly.
Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as hairy balls, balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop’s balls, nailhead, or swan plant, is a species of milkweed.
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When is the best time to sow milkweed seeds in coastal South Australia?
Hello Jane
You can sow them now🙂
Can I grow Milkweed in Brisbane?
Yes, you can Karen 🙂
Hello I’m in Brisbane & was hoping to plant some of these to attract some butterflies for my kids to experience. When would I plant these? Do they attract the monarch butterfly as I don’t see a lot of them around our place.
Hello Sheridan
You can sow seeds anytime in Brisbane. Yes, they do as you can see in the pictures. Caterpillars love to eat their leaves. Some years were quiet. Some years had 2-10 butterflies. I notice that the butterflies come around when the weather start warm and the flowers start to bloom.
What are the instructions for sowing seeds, planting, growing tips etc in Melbourne please?
Hi Sandra
At the moment Melbourne weather is quiet cold and frost. The seeds maybe hard to germinate. The better time is spring through mid autumn. You can sow seeds in tray and transplant or direct to where you want them grown in the garden with well drained soil. Make sure to keep the soil moist to promote germination. Hope a bit help🙂
Does milkweed grow all year in Melbourne?
Hi Ben
You can sow the seeds in spring, summer and autumn. Cold weather may hard for the seeds to germinate.
Can I grow milkweed In the Hawkesbury nsw
Yes, The seeds can grow in Hawkesbury NSW
Sorry Susan. This replying is late. Actually I replied to your question with my mobile phone but it wasn’t work.
Would Dubbo be an ideal place to grow these plants please ?
Yes, the plants can grow at Dubbo. When the plants grow about 60 cm. They don’t need to water often.