Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa'
Also Known As
- Large Butterfly Sweet Pea Shrub
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa' plant details
Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: polygalaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa' plant
How to Grow Polygala fruticosa 'Alta Mariposa'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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