Polygala dalmaisiana - Sweet Pea Shrub
Polygala dalmaisiana grows to 4-5 feet tall and without pruning is typically a little wider than tall. The Sweet Pea Shrub can bloom all year near the coast, but will take a Winter break in colder climates. Polygala dalmaisiana is drought tolerant once established and will bloom in full sun to light shade. The foliage tends to a pale lime green. Regular trimming will keep the plants compact and blooming. Polygala dalmaisiana is often rather short lived, lasting only a few seasons. Usually by the time a Polygala dalmaisiana plant passes there are seedlings waiting to take its place. Sweet Pea Shrubs are Winter hardy into the low 20°s F. It seems counterintuitive that the white frilly crest isn't part of the plants reproductive setup. The Pistil and anthers are hiding there inside the purple flowers.
Pink-Purple flowers and foliage of Polygala dalmaisiana - Sweet Pea Shrub. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Pink-Purple flowers and foliage of Polygala dalmaisiana - Sweet Pea Shrub. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Plants in the genus Polygala featured on this site:
Polygala dalmaisiana
Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora