Polygala chamaebuxus (Shrubby Milkwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polygalaceae |
| Genus | Polygala |
| Species | chamaebuxus |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Central Europe to Italy. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 30 |
| Height | 10 - 15 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | 1.5 - 3 ⨉ 0.5 - 1 cm, elliptic to obovate with margins slightly bent backward, leathery, tough, slightly glossy on top. |
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