Calotropis Gigantea Crown Flower Purple

The first time that you encounter this drought tolerant shrub
may be its novel flowers strung into Lei’s that are placed
around your neck. These floral crowns are composed of 5
downward pointing; twisted petals that mimic a miniature
royal crown. Its leaves are light green and fuzzy, with a
downy fuzz on the underside. Very hardy low 40’s and
drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies because it’s actually in
the milkweed family. Height to 6′ and can be pruned to
shape. As legend says ” Kama the god of love shoots arrows
of the crown flower buds into the heart”.