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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

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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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Polygala chamaebuxus 'Grandiflora'

aka Polygala chamaebuxus 'Purpurea', Polygala chamaebuxus 'Rhodoptera', Polygala chamaebuxus var. grandiflora, Polygaloides chamaebuxus 'Grandiflora', Bastard Box, Box-leaved Milkwort, Creeping Milkwort, Purpurea Milkwort, Shrubby Milkwort