where to buy milkweed plants
If you’re searching for where to buy milkweed plants in New Zealand, you’re probably keen to support butterflies—especially the much-loved monarch—as well as introduce stunning wildlife-friendly blooms to your garden. Milkweed, also known as Asclepias, is vital for monarch caterpillars and pollinators, making it a top choice for eco-conscious gardeners. This guide covers the best places to find healthy milkweed plants, what to look for when shopping, and why adding them to your landscape matters.
Selliera radicans (Remuremu)
Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and fleshy leaves are up to 4 cm long and become adorned with small, white flowers in summer as it grows to 15 cm tall and 75 cm wide.
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)
Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which are thick, glossy, and near black in colour. The foliage can reach 60 cm tall and the 40 cm wide but is often much less than this when grown as a potted plant.
