{"product_id":"crown-flower-milk-weed-flower","title":"Crown Flower (Milk Weed Flower)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias (milkweed) plants are the sole source of food for the beautiful Monarch caterpillars. Not only do the leaves feed the caterpillars but the flowers are a smorgasbord of nectar, attracting a wide variety of colorful butterflies along with the adult Monarchs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe milkweed plant blooms a beautiful flower that the Polynesian culture uses the bloom, known for it \"Crown\" shaped bloom.  Also, referred to as the \"Crown Flower\" in the pacific islands.  This crown flower is used in Hawaiian lei making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloha Gardens ships the bloomed and pre-bloomed flowers in 5 lb bags.  The 5 lb bag has approximately 1000 blooms, which you can make as many as 5 single strand Crown Flower Leis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stylish Crown Flower (Puakalaunu) was Hawaiiian Queen Liliuokalani’s favorite. The enduring blossom was thought to resemble the royal crown, thus, its American namesake. Although a native of India, Hawaii has embraced this regal flower as a local favorite for it’s milky white and lavender colors. Our Crown Flower Hawaiian Lei is sewn using over 200 center blossoms (crown).  If properly handled, this hardy Hawaiian lei can last up to a week and can be worn many times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare: Refrigerate in sealed plastic bag or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aloha Gardens Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52299486429500,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/9001\/5548\/files\/milkweedflowerpic.jpg?v=1760481067","url":"https:\/\/alohagardensusa.org\/products\/crown-flower-milk-weed-flower","provider":"Aloha Gardens \"KaloBuyDaBundle\" Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}