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Polygala Species, Chalk Milkwort

Polygalacalcarea

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Genus

Polygala (pol-ee-GAH-luh)

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Species

calcarea (kal-KAR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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