Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering
Outdoor
Polygala
With its vivid purple flowers borne almost all year round, the Polygala is a hardy, ever-blooming Mediterranean shrub.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South Africa
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Maintenance
Easy
The everlasting purple of South Africa
Native to South Africa, the Polygala stands out with its uniquely shaped purple flowers resembling pea blooms, opening nearly all year long.
Drought-resistant and low-maintenance, it forms a dense evergreen shrub that rewards the sun with almost ceaseless purple flowering.
"The Polygala dresses the garden in purple through every season."
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Styling Tip 01
Full Sun
Give it a sunny spot for generous, continuous flowering all year.
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Styling Tip 02
Infrequent Watering
Let it dry between waterings once established; it tolerates drought well.
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Styling Tip 03
Light Pruning
Prune lightly and regularly to keep a dense shape and encourage fresh blooms.
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Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering