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Polygala myrtifolia


September Bush




Origin:  Found along the Western Cape in South Africa in the Bokkeveld Mountains near Clanwilliam to Kwazulu-Natal.
Family
Polygalaceae
Genus
Polygala
Species
myrtifolia
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H3
Temperature (°C)
-7 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
20 - 30
Height
1 - 2.5m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJuly
General Description
An erect shrub or small tree with many branches.
Cultivation
Grow in partial shade or sun in well drained, moist soil in the winter, and reduced moisture in the winter.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Whitefly may be a problem pest when the plants are grown under glass.
Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, evergreen forests, and coastal areas such as dunes and rocky shores.
Leaf Description
Leaves are 2.5 - 5 cm, alternating, and are elliptic-oblong or obovate in shape.
Flower Description
Flowers are large (13 - 18 mm) and rich purple in colour. Blooming at the end of short, terminal racemes, they close at night.
Notable Specimens
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate through seed in the spring or by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in a sandy propagating mix with a gentle bottom heat.
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