Botanical Name: Polygala dalmaisiana
Common Name: Sweet-pea shrub Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fairly open, loosely constructed plant, with slender branches arching up and spreading to form a rounded canopy; leaves tend to drop from lower branches, making the plant bare at base Height 3' - 5' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most; prefers a moist, yet well-drained site Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 12-24): performs well in warm coastal areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, to 1" long; medium green above, somewhat paler beneath; sharply tipped apex Flowers sweet pea-shaped, rose-pink to purple, in open clusters at ends of stems; February-May, intermittent in summer Fruit a small pod Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: a good filler for "quick effects" in woodlands or Mediterranean-climate theme gardens; has enhanced effectiveness if fronted by lower-growing, dense facers or borders, good flower producer Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates less in clayey soils Fertilizing balanced in spring and fall; avoid heavy nitrogen application Pruning head back after blooming for a fuller, dense canopy Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other avoid deep shade Origin: Yugoslavia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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