Calotropis gigantea

Milkweed - Giant aka Crown Flower

Flowering shrub native to India with beautiful silver-gray, leathery foliage. Fiber of the plant is used to make ropes, carpets and fishing nets. In-stock year-round.

Lavender and white flowers year-round
Host plant for Monarch and other butterflies
Tolerates direct salt spray

Height: 6 - 8 ft
Spread: 4 - 6 ft
Category: Flowering Shrub
Color: Multi-Color

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Giverny Gardens

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Attracts Butterflies
Blooms all Season
Container

Tuck in with other attractors such as Salvias, Firespike, Wooly Teabush and Porterweed for a butterfly garden. Ideal for coastal gardens due to high salt tolerance. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Prune back as needed to promote new growth.