Polygala fruticosa

Common names: Butterfly Bush (E);

Groundcover, Shrub

A small, fast-growing, evergreen shrub that bears masses of attractive sweet pea-like flowers

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.4m x 0.4m

MAXIMUM SIZE:

0.8m x 0.8m

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Attracts insects.

Water moderately throughout the year.

Low maintenance. It may be cut back lightly to neaten the shrub.

Country, Formal, Fynbos, Grassland, Rockery

Seldom attacked by pests and diseases.

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