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Products > Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Polygalaceae (Milkworts) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' (Sweet Pea Shrub) - A large dense evergreen shrub that grows to 10 feet or more tall by an equal spread. The unique rich purple flowers have two winged petals that surround the whitish purple lacy crest. They bloom during most of the year, spring is their peak bloom period. Plant in sun or part shade with regular watering. Polygala myrtifolia is one of the parents of the popular Polygala x dalmaisiana (the other parent is Polygala oppositifolia) from which it differs by being a bigger plant with larger brighter green foliage and larger flowers. The form 'Grandiflora' is reportedly the large flower selection although we have never seen the straight species. The name Polygala is Latin from the Greek word 'polugalon' for "much milk" because of the belief that cows grazing on milkwort increased their milk production.
Information presented on this page is based on research that we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it the nursery's garden and in other gardens we visit as well, as well as in our nursery crops in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they include cultural information that would aid others in growing Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'. |
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