Polygala chamaebuxus
Shrubby Milkwort
Family |
Polygalaceae |
Genus |
Polygala |
Species |
chamaebuxus |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-23 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) |
-10 - 30 |
Height |
10 - 15 cm |
Leaf Description |
1.5 - 3 ⨉ 0.5 - 1 cm, elliptic to obovate with margins slightly bent backward, leathery, tough, slightly glossy on top. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |