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Polygala Petite Butterfly (Sweet Pea Shrub)

Polygala Petite Butterfly (Sweet Pea Shrub)

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

Polygala Petite Butterfly (Sweet Pea Shrub) Details

“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.