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Products > Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'
 
Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' - Sweet Pea Shrub

Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.  
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Habit and Cultural Information
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
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 displayed on this page about  Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.