Polygala, Sweet Pea Bush 'Grandiflora'

Polygalamyrtifolia

Genus
Polygala (pol-ee-GAH-luh)
Species
myrtifolia (mir-tih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Oakley, California

San Leandro, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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L
| September 2011 | positive

Very hardy plant once established. Ideal in a sunny position. This shrub should be pruned regularly to maintain shape.

K
Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | June 2010 | positive

I brought this plant home from my trip to California. It seems to be very happy here in South Florida and doesn't seem to be bothered by...Read More

S
Oakley, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2009 | positive

I have planted my sweet bush about a year and half ago and it flowers all year long. It is more like a tree but the top is startiing to...Read More

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