General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 10 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Somewhat fragrant with a scent similar to candle wax.
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Purple-pink wings, with yellow central petals.
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Other: May rebloom in summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Soft wood cuttings in early summer. Underground rhizomes
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Creeping Milkwort
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Polygaloides chamaebuxus
  • Synonym: Polygala chamaebuxus

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Location: KALAMA WA
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 20, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 20, 2013

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-03-08
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