Biology:Polygala × dalmaisiana

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Short description: Species of shrub

Polygala × dalmaisiana
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Polygala
Species:
P. × dalmaisiana
Binomial name
Polygala × dalmaisiana

Polygala × dalmaisiana (P. fruticosa × P. myrtifolia),[1] the sweet pea shrub, is an ornamental plant of genus Polygala in the family Polygalaceae. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds, and it is often propagated by cuttings.

Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft), it is a tender evergreen shrub with pea-like purple flowers in late summer. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), in temperate zones it must be grown under glass. However it may be placed outside in a sheltered spot during the summer months.[2] It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 {{citation | mode = cs1 | title = Polygala × dalmaisiana | work = Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) | url = | publisher = [[Organization:Agricultural Research ServAgricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | access-date = }}
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Polygala × dalmaisiana". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/56000/Polygala-x-dalmaisiana/Details. 

Wikidata ☰ Q7226323 entry