Polygala chamaebuxus
BOX LEAF MILKWORT, BASTARD BOX
Polygalaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: yellow & crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer
 
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Polygala chamaebuxus
BOX LEAF MILKWORT, BASTARD BOX
Polygalaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: formal edging, informal edging

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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