Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa', ‘fruiticosa, or 'Alta Grande' (Petite Butterfly Bush, Sweet Pea Bush)
Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa', ‘fruiticosa, or 'Alta Grande' (Petite Butterfly Bush, Sweet Pea Bush)
These dwarf versions of the polygala Grandiflora grow from 18 inches (mariposa or fruiticosa) to 4 feet tall (alta grande), with a dense, rounded look. Sweet Pea bush blooms all year, but more heavily in Spring and summer. Excellent in containers or as a low hedge, with purple-violet flowers and rounded green leaves. Plant in full sun or part shade with regular to little irrigation. Excellent as a cut flower. Hardy to 15-20 F.
Ever-blooming, it is an excellent choice for a low hedge or as a container planting. 18 to 40+ inches high and wide. Originally from South Africa, these plants are very happy in Southern California gardens, withstanding low water, heat and drought, once established.
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