Seeds are spread by water, birds, ants, dumped garden waste, and. The genus name polygala comes from the ancient greek much milk, as the plant was thought to increase milk yields in cattle. List of various diseases cured by polygala tenuifolia. The bright purple flowers add color to the landscape but very. How polygala tenuifolia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. They bloom during most of the year, spring is their peak bloom period. Polygala grandiflora, otherwise known as the sweet pea shrub is an evergreen, compact shrub bearing clusters of rich purple winged pealike flowers over a long period from late spring through to autumn. Sweet pea shrub petite butterfly polygala fruticosa free flowering petite butterfly puts on quite a floral show during its spring through summer bloom season. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
However the victorian collectors had up to three dozen other even showier species to enjoy most of which are now seldom seen. Vibrant purple flowers throughout most of the year in mild climate regions. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora has bright magenta or purple flowers with. It was known to be grown in cultivation in about 1658 and was illustrated by carolus clusius.
The twotoned flowers of fuchsia outer petals and white centers resemble small sweet pea blossoms. Other information this showy little species can be found in the southern half of alabama. This less invasive form of polygala is an ideal alternative. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Polygala myrtifolius requires a sheltered position and protecting from frost. The plant reqires little maitenance or fertilisers and lives for around 8years plus. A quickgrowing, mediumsized, rounded shrub with pale green foliage. Polygala is an introduced shrub growing up to 3m tall, with purple, pealike. Polygala myrtifolia, also known as a sweet pea bush. Long flowering guaranteed polygala by bob flowerdew. The unique rich purple flowers have two winged petals that surround the whitish purple lacy crest. Whilst the plainer form with greenish lower petals is frequently observed as weedy, the showier cultivar grandiflora with larger flowers and purple lower petals has also been observed readily spreading from plantings.
Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora according to nzflora 2012 new zealand. Polygala grandiflora plant description an evergreen. Our focus is on great customer service and we respond to every enquiry promptly. Find help and information on polygala chamaebuxus var. Polygala grows quickly and makes a good hedge or screen plant. Fringed milkwort also known as gaywings for its brightly colored, winged flowers is a small native perennial with attractive flowers having fringed petals. This shrub grows to a rounded mound producing sweet pea shaped flowers. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Pdf comparative capsule and seed morphology of polygala. Providers nzflora provider contribution summary biostatus geo schema political region geo region new zealand environmental context wild occurrence present origin exotic. Polygala myrtifolia stunning unusual flowers all summer long flowering period trouble free ideal patio container plant. The main flowering time is spring, but the bright purplered flowers can appear on the bushes for most months of the year. Plants profile for polygala grandiflora showy milkwort. Polygala chamaebuxus, the shrubby milkwort, is an ornamental plant of genus polygala in the family polygalaceae. The plant produces pinkpurple flowers for long periods during spring, summer and autumn. In the new garden it is excellent as a fast growing windbreak, hedge and colourful shrub able to grow in most soil types from full sun to semishade. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora sweet peas bush nurseries. The propagation of the ornamental shrub polygala myrtifolia by cuttings over 5 periods 3 seasons with the aid of rooting hormone was studied. The plants database includes the following 67 species of polygala. Names of polygala tenuifolia in various languages of the world are also given. Sweet pea shrub petite butterfly polygala fruticosa. The genus is distributed widely throughout much of the world in temperate zones and the tropics.
Hardy in most garden positions, including coastal settings, this plant makes a colourful feature, tub specimen or general garden shrub. The flowers of polygala chamaebuxus var grandiflora kamniski are profuse in early spring, often, but not invariably, with another flowering in summer. For several months from late winter, this robust shrub bears a mass of purple, peaflowers. The form grandiflora is widely planted as a low to medium height hedge in cyprus, where it flowers heavily in late spring and early summer. Polygala grandiflora plants for sale online plants australia. Stem cuttings 10 cm approximately from the top of new shoots simple cuttings and new shoots together with a small portion 0.
Our passion started some 17 years ago and we have great experience in supplying top quality plants and products to your wonderful garden. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora catalogue description. And the full name is polygala myrtifolia grandiflora, nurseries seem to drop the middle part for convenience. The leaves are simple, and the pealike flowers appear in clusters in spring.
Polygala grandiflora diacos garden nursery and garden centre. Botanical glossary downloads news archive australias virtual herbarium. Searchable database and photo gallery for the 3,200 vascular plants of louisiana. Native to south africa, polygala myrtifolia grandiflora, also known as myrtleleaf milkwort, is commonly called sweet pea shrub. Polygala species, sweet pea shrub polygala fruticosa petite. I grow mine in a bright blue pot, which gives a colourful contrast to the rich purple, pealike flowers with prominent white fringes of stamens, which appear in late winter and spring. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora sweet pea shrub a large dense evergreen shrub that grows to 10 feet or more tall by an equal spread. Polygala myrtifolia more mesa grande at san marcos growers.
Polygala, sweet pea bush polygala myrtifolia grandiflora. The flowers are pealike and appear from the upper leaf axils in april to june. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Feature planting or mass planted for brilliant display of colour. Produces racemes of purple pea like flowers from late spring through to late summer. Polygala is a large genus of flowering plants belonging to the family polygalaceae. Brenlissa online nursery is a family operated business.
Polygala definition of polygala by the free dictionary. The typical form of the species is generally no longer cultivated, but a modern cultivar i. Polygala definition, any plant of the genus polygala, comprising the milkworts. Polygala x dalmaisiana sweet pea shrub australian plants. An polygala in nahilalakip ha familia nga polygalaceae. It is a delightful compact small shrub that grows 1.
Polygala x dalmaisiana sweet pea shrub plant information. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about polygala species, sweet pea shrub polygala fruticosa petite butterflies supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database a. This variety has larger, more richly coloured flowers and more tapered, pointed leaves in. They are commonly known as milkworts or snakeroots. A little light pruning after the first flush of flowers seems to keep this in shape and promote a dense bushy habit.
Scanning electron microscope studies of the seeds of selected southern african polygala species were made. It has become established in some coastal areas on eyre peninsula, yorke peninsula, kangaroo island, and more generally in the southern lofty and south east regions. I am not really sure if this is the correct name the genus polygala is large and confusing. Polygala x dalmaisiana dazzler touch of class plants. The seedcoat sculpture is described and illustrated with sem photomicrographs. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora polygala plant list. It is obviously wellsuited to being grown in this fashion and appears to respond very well to regular trimming, forming a dense screen. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora, sweet pea shrub, shrub, san marcos growers.
Polygala myrtifolia plantinfo everything and anything. A delightful compact form of polygala, its foliage is mid to dark green with soft oval leaves and produces attractive purple pea flowers for most of the year. Polygala grandiflora walter show all show tabs showy milkwort. You can tell a polygala by the unique and charming little feathery tuft that sits within its peaflowerlike petals.
Ppolygala x dalmaisiana sweet pea shrub thought to be a cross between polygala oppositifolia and p. Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora is now widespread in cultivation. The genus name polygala comes from the ancient greek much milk, as the plant was thought to increase milk. In containers use a good quality potting mix, in the garden grow in a humus rich moist but well drained soil. Conservatory, containers, drought tolerant, gravel, low maintenance, mediterranean, rock. Suncrest is a wholesale nursery situated near watsonville, on californias central coast. Its not difficult to find this, polygala x dalmaisiana, except it is often called by its other name of polygala myrtifolia grandiflora, and without doubt this is the most reliable of the family. Polygala myrtifolia is an attractive evergreen shrub able to adapt to most gardens and gardeners. Browse to the list of specimens for polygala myrtifolia l. We also have a dwarf variety that growns 1m by 1m available at times. The plants management australia website uses cookies for analytics to help improve your visit to our site. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams.
Erect bushy evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Myrtleleaf milkwort polygala myrtifolia has been widely cultivated as a garden ornamental, particularly in the temperate regions of australia. We have been growing the reliable small shrub for over 10 years, and polygala chamaebuxus var. Polygala tenuifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The two species of polygala which we grow have very different characteristics and places in the garden or glasshouse. Best is a sunny warm position polygala x dalmaisiana is a remarkably hardy plant. I picked up a jar of this polygala stuff about 3 weeks ago, not too sure what i was expecting but i had heard there were some really pleasant effects from polygala tenuifolia on the reddit forums, so i decided to give it a try myself. Modl download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. Polygala grandiflora is a hardy shrub to around 2m. Grows best in fullsun to partshade in a well drained position.
As a great cut flower, you can enjoy polygala in your home too. However it is grandiflora that has the large flowers as the name. We do not share any collected information with any other sites or businesses. I grow mine in a bright blue pot, which gives a colourful contrast to the rich purple, pealike flowers with prominent white fringes. Polygala from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. I bought this plant as polygala grandiflora nana ht 1. Pealike rich mauvepurple flowers appear on the tips of the stems almost all year around. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about polygala, sweet pea bush polygala myrtifolia grandiflora supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. In fact the flowers are different from pea flowers in that they lack the standard, and have two wings and a keel. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Purple passion has purple pink and yellow flowers during early spring to early summer.
Polygala x dalmaisiana sweet pea shrub myrtifolia var. It has white flowers with bright yellow stigmatic lobes, and is native to the mountains of westcentral europe. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in polygala tenuifolia. Polygala can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Polygala definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A tough shrub suitable for coastal gardens, fynbos gardens, low maintenance and waterwise gardens. Plants profile for polygala grandiflora showy milkwort usda plants. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of polygala grandiflora. Polygala is an invasive weed that forms dense stands, outcompeting native vegetation. Polygala myrtifolia september bush, cape milkwort flora. William wordsworth 17701850 the flowers of polygala chamaebuxus var grandiflora kamniski are profuse in late winter to very early spring, often but not invariably with rebloom in summer. A fast growing shrub which can be planted in hot, dry, exposed areas in the garden.
Polygala grandiflora diacos garden nursery and garden. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Polygala myrtifolia is considered a pioneer plant with a relatively short lifespan, especially in a garden setting where we tend to give them more love than theyd typically get in the wild e. Polygala grandiflora nana planting, growing and propagating. Polygala species, september bush, sweet pea bush polygala. Native to south africa widely planted as garden ornamental that has become a garden escapee. Plants profile for polygala grandiflora grandiflora showy. Other varieties, like grandiflora, grow larger and more freely.