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    Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski'

    Also Known As

    • Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniske'
    • Polygaloides chamaebuxus 'Kamniski'
    • Kamniski Milkwort

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-8"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski' plant details

    Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: polygalaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, rock garden, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small scale ground cover shrublet with dark green evergreen leaves, 3-5”(8”) tall and about 2’ wide. Pea like flowers in small clusters held above foliage are pinky-purple with bright yellow puckered lips March thru May. Well drained soil with regular moisture in sun to part shade. Nice rock garden selection or beach bum. Deer resistant. USDA Z5

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Similar to 'Grandiflora' but with narrower leaves and the numerous flowers are arranged in small clusters, protruding further out from the foliage. Likes the same growing conditions as the species and spreads more or less depending on the soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    A new clone from England, like a more robust Rhodoptera, with the same shocking purplish pink and yellow flowers, blooming in spring and often with a second flush of flowers in summer, its been known to throw variegation. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Purple snapdragon-like blooms with yellow centers abound on this vigorous little evergreen that grows only 10" tall, the perfect size for those small spaces left in your garden.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Perfect in your scheme to have something blooming every month of the year, this low 8" tall spreading evergreen has bright purple & yellow flowers November to March!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski' plant

    How to Grow Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniski'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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