Polygala lutea
Also Known As
- Orange Milkwort
- Yellow Milkwort
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 3"-12"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Polygala lutea plant details
Polygala lutea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygala lutea
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: polygalaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygala lutea
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
Gardening facts about Polygala lutea plant
How to Grow Polygala lutea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Polygaloides chamaebuxus, Milkwort, Shrubby Milkwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 16"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Polygala chamaebuxus 'Kamniske', Polygaloides chamaebuxus 'Kamniski', Kamniski Milkwort
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 16"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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