Sweet Pea Shrub 'Petite Butterflies'
Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterflies'
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Compact evergreen shrub with rounded, grey-green leaves. Purple-pink, sweet pea-shaped blooms appear spring to fall. Use as a border, accent or in a container.
* Monrovia priced higher.
Plant with Butterfly Bush
Characteristics
Landscape Size: 2'-3' tall, 2'-3' wide
Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Sunset Zone: 8-9, 14-24
Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Growth Rate: Moderate
Attributes: Evergreen, Flowers for Cutting, Attracts Bees, Long Bloom Season
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions. Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Prefers enriched soil with good drainage. Dead head to encourage more blooms. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer before new growth in spring.
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