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
See other plant types of Polygala for your garden
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
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 16"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
aka Polygala dalmaisiana, Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora', Sweet Pea Shrub, Sweet-Pea Shrub
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
aka Polygala michelii, Polygala virgata, Cane Polygala, Purple Broom
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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