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Scientific
Name:
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Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'
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Common Name:
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Butterfly Pea
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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sun or light shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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2-3’ X 2-3’
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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clusters of purple
sweet pea-like flowers all year
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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free flowering dwarf
subshrub from South Africa; deer resistant; drought resistant
once established; salt and wind tolerant; nice cut flower;
literally flowers all year long!!
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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