Polygala, Shrubby Milkwort 'Little Gold Nugget'

Polygalachamaebuxus

Genus
Polygala (pol-ee-GAH-luh)
Species
chamaebuxus (kam-ay-BUKS-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 1) | October 2014 | positive

A creeping shrub that forms a mat of dense short stems with pea-like rich mauve-purple flowers that have a prominent yellow keel. Blooms ...Read More

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