This vigorous small shrub has upright stems that form a bushy rounded habit. It has mid-green oval leaves and the pea-shaped flowers are white with purple veins and appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Polygala myrtifolia is naturally found in South Africa growing in an open sunny position in well-drained moderately fertile soil. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought resistant but frost tender.

Polygala is grown for its flowers and its rounded bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens as a quick filler or used as an understorey or rockery plant. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is grown in patio pots. It is very tough and hardy and lives for up to 10 years. ID 393

Polygala(pol-ee-GAH-lah) myrtifolia(mer-tee-FOL-ea)

Polygala`: from Greek polus+ gala- much milk (refers to the supposed use of this plant to stimulate lactation); 'myrtifolia`: leaves like the myrtle.

Polygalaceae(POL-ee-gon-AY-see-ee)
Milkworts