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Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
Also Known As
- Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterflies'
- Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa'
- Milkwort
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly' plant details
Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: polygalaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
By: Ernest McGray, Jr
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By: Ernest McGray, Jr
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By: Ernest McGray, Jr
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly' plant
How to Grow Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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