Polygala x dalmaisiana

Also Known As

Polygala dalmaisiana
Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'
Sweet Pea Shrub
Sweet-Pea Shrub

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Polygala x dalmaisiana plant details

Polygala x dalmaisiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygala x dalmaisiana

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: polygalaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygala x dalmaisiana

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Some tender plants are a pain in pots but this pea relative with seductive, frilly, exuberant, and exotic purple flowers over several months has been thriving in the same pot for years. And that's good because it's a bit tender and wants to be let indoors in winter, at least in the Northwest. 4' x 4'. Minimum temperature: 20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Medium-sized shrub 3 to 6' tall with a spreading habit and year round purple-red to rosy-red flowers. Shearing this shrub frequently promotes a more compact, bushy form. Not particularly long-lived. Garden origin.

By: Native Sons

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Gardening facts about Polygala x dalmaisiana plant

How to Grow Polygala x dalmaisiana

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Polygala chamaebuxus 'Grandiflora'

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