CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA Giant Milkweed Tree Plant Butterfly Garden Purple Flower

Description: IMPORTANT WINTER SHIPPING NOTE: We strongly recommend adding a heat pack and upgrading shipping when plants must travel into or thru temps below 32*F (0*C). Selecting the upgrade option at checkout will include a heat pack if needed, or the option may be purchased separately at Item #364064105096 About the plant you will receive: One (1) well rooted starter size plant Grown in an approximate 4 inch diameter pot Plant may be shipped with or without a pot at our discretion. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 10 inches tall Will not have have bloom or bud on arrival. Recommended for USDA Zones 10,11 *Guaranteed to Arrive Alive (*Subject to Limitations and Conditions outlined below Some Additional Interesting Information About This Plant: None known Calotropis gigantea (formerly Asclepias) or Giant Milkweed is native to Asia. It has become naturalized in many other locations, including Western, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Brazil and Australia. It's natural habitat is usually along roadsides, and on previously developed lots and acreage. The plant is a fast growing, soft wooded, evergreen or semi-deciduous tree-like shrub with soft, large oval shaped gray green leaves with an odd heart shaped base and hairy underside. The trunk is covered with a thick, corky, white to gray, furrowed, gnarly bark and frequently grows at odd twisted angles as if pushed by the wind, or other unseen force. It will grow in a wide range of soil types, is very drought tolerant once well established and also tolerant of salt spray. Giant Milkweed is frequently found growing wild in dry coastal environments. It is a lowland plant that does not typically grow at elevations above about 1000 feet. The Giant Milkweed produces clusters of waxy, five petaled flowers in multi-toned purples, lavender and white. The flowers are frequently used for tassels and leis. The flowers attracts several species of butterflies, such Tiger Butterflies (Danaus chrysippus), Monarchs (Danaus plexippus), and others. Monarchs are believed to have the ability to utilize compounds from the flowers as a defense. A fibrous non edible fruit like seed pod follows the flower. *One (1) Mature, well rooted starter size plant *Growing in and and shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot *Plants will generally average a minimum of 6 to 12 inches tall *Unlikely to have bloom or bud on arrival *Tropical recommended for USDA Zones 10 and 11 (Cold protection required in all zones) Fragrance: None Suggested Uses: Focal, accent, urban, butterfly garden, potted Special Features; Butterflies, salt tolerant, long-lived bloom, gnarly trunk House Plant Adaptive: NO Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival Extended Long Term Warranty: None California Certified: Yes And the boring but important need to know and other stuff: Due to some eBay policy changes, we can no longer hold or delay shipping orders and we cannot manually combine orders that were purchased separately, or retroactively apply coupons or discounts after checkout. *Limited Conditional Warranty: Plants are guaranteed to arrive to the address as stated in the order in good and healthy condition and to be the species and cultivar described in the listing, within recognized industry tolerances. No other, additional or extended warranties or guarantees of fitness for any particular purpose, growth and survival beyond healthy arrival are expressed or implied. *Warranty Limitations, Conditions and Exclusions: Claims under this warranty must be received within 24 hours of delivery, before plants are planted and accompanied by photos of the plant and packaging. Delivery to an incorrect or undeliverable address is exclused from this Warranty. Failure to provide timely notice, or proceeding with planting before providing notice voids this Warranty. Remedy under this warranty is strictly limited to either replacement or refund of the purchase price, at our discretion. A full text detailed copy of our Warranty is included in the package and also available on request. Returns cannot be accepted due to Agricultural Regulations. Placement of the order constitutes acceptance of these terms. Plants sold by Emerald Goddess Gardens are intended for use as an ornamental, decorative items only. Seller makes no representation as to the safety or suitability of this ornamental plant for any other use. Emerald Goddess Gardens(R) is a United States Based, fully licensed and certified commercial mail order retail nursery. All plants are produced in the United States and shipped from within the United States. Emerald Goddess Gardens (R) is properly licensed and certified for all 50 states, including California & Hawaii. Shipping is limited to the United States. Buyers are responsible for abiding by all regulations local to their states as we are unable to restrict shipping by State. We do not ship outside the United States. Proper documentation for legal export by freight forwarders or other agents is the responsibility of the buyer. Reshipping of plants voids our Warranty.

Price: 35.99 USD

Location: Wauchula, Florida

End Time: 2024-01-16T16:54:31.000Z

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