5 Calotropis Gigantea Giant Milkweed Crown and 50 similar items

Grow Royal Beauty and Pollinator Power with the Giant Milkweed! Bring exotic elegance and monarch magic to your garden with Calotropis gigantea, also known as the Giant Milkweed or Crown Flower. Native to Southeast Asia and India, this dramatic tropical perennial features thick, silvery-green leaves and large, waxy purple-white flowers shaped like tiny crowns—once favored in royal Hawaiian leis. More than just a stunning ornamental, Giant Milkweed is a vital host plant for Monarch butterflies, making it a must-have for pollinator gardens and butterfly enthusiasts. What You’ll Receive • 5 Fresh, Viable Calotropis gigantea (Crown Flower) Seeds • Securely packaged in labeled envelope Key Features • Striking Ornamental: Upright form with bold, tropical foliage • Unique Flowers: Crown-shaped blooms in purple and white • Monarch Butterfly Host: Attracts and supports pollinators • Heat Drought Tolerant: Perfect for xeriscapes and warm climates • Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11 (grow as an annual or container plant in cooler zones) • Low Maintenance: Grows well in poor, sandy soils How to Grow • Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) • Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil • Watering: Drought tolerant once established • Germination: Soak seeds before sowing; start indoors or direct sow in warm climates • Growth Habit: Grows 6–10 ft tall in ideal conditions Why You’ll Love It From its bold silhouette to its butterfly-hosting blooms, Calotropis gigantea is both beautiful and ecologically valuable. Whether you’re planting a tropical pollinator patch or adding drama to your drought-tolerant garden, this crown jewel will reign supreme. Add these exotic Giant Milkweed Seeds to your cart and grow your own royal pollinator magnet today!