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Polygala myrtifolia

 
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Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Polygala (pol-ee-GAH-luh) (Info)
Species: myrtifolia (mir-tih-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Evergreen
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Dave_in_Devon On May 6, 2007, Dave_in_Devon from Torquay
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9b) wrote:

The form 'grandiflora' is widely planted as a low to medium height hedge in Cyprus, where it flowers heavily in late spring and early summer. It is obviously well-suited to being grown in this fashion and appears to respond very well to regular trimming, forming a dense screen. In climates that support this species, it makes a most attractive evergreen hedge with mid-green leaves and showy clusters of comparatively large intense purple, pea-like flowers.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fallbrook, California
Goleta, California
Mission Viejo, California
San Anselmo, California
San Jose, California
Lecanto, Florida
Deer Park, Texas



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