Taxonomic Name: Asclepias physocarpa cv. Oscar

Common Name: Balloon Plant

Garden: Italian Garden

Height: 24-48 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil

Special Characteristics:

• Elongated 2 1/2"
• balloon-like pale green pods covered with spiky hairs distinguish this milkweed with narrow, pointed foiliage and pretty, creamy white blooms in late summer. Fabulous cut for interest and texture, fresh or dried. From South Africa.