This small shrub has a spreading habit with twiggy branches that are covered in small dark green oval leaves. The yellow-purple pea-shaped flowers appear towards the end of the branches from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Polygala chamaebuxusis naturally found growing in the mountains of central and western Europe in stony well-drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers a sunnyto semi shade protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Bastard Box is a spreading shrub that is grown as a garden specimen or as a ground cover. It is planted in pots and tubs. It is also used in rock gardens and planter boxes establishing in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for cool climate and mountain gardens with the variation P. grandifloriaadding vibrant colour. ID 1395

Polygala(po-LI-ga-la) chamaebuxus(kâ-mie-BUKS-us)

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