Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 1.50 m |
Spread: | 1.00 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Containers, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | Sweet Pea Shrub |
“Petite Butterfly” is a compact variety of Polygala and grown for its prolific flowering. The soft, oval leaves on this evergreen shrub are mid-dark green and provide a lovely backdrop to the mauve-purple, pea like flowers produced almost year round. The main flush of flowering is usually from winter through spring. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. “Petite Butterfly” is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, included in cottage gardens, or planted as a cluster for a lovely display.
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