Asclepias 'Silky Mix'
In the same family as the Swan Plant, Asclepias Silky Mix is also known as Tropical Milkweed. An attractive source of food for monarch butterflies.
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An attractive bush with fascinating clusters of large, unusual, swan-like seed pods. Widely grown as the main host plant for the Monarch Butterfly, Swan Plants are a traditional favourite for kids, to watch the butterfly life cycle unfold.
Features
- Fun for kids
- Butterfly food
- Perennial
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow. Scatter seed thinly, cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix, firm down and water gently. Thin plants later to 1 metre apart.
Care
Choose a Sunny position. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting and fertilise regularly with Yates Thrive All Purpose Soluble Plant Food. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Smaller plants can be completely eaten by Monarch caterpillars, so It's best to grow a number of plants to ensure enough food. Swan plants are toxic to people and livestock, and the milky sap can cause skin reactions, so wear gloves, protect your skin and eyes from sap, and wash hands afterwards.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
1m |
| Sow depth |
5mm |
| Plant height |
1.5m |
| Germination |
14-21 days |
| Germination (days) |
17 days |
| Flowering |
14-16 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
105 days |
| Botanical name |
Gomphocarpus fruticosus |
Butterfly Field - Beneficial Insect Mix
A vibrant coloured blend with a high ratio of nectar flowers, to provide food for adult butterflies, and feed and habitat for caterpillars.
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