Polygala
Polygala crotalarioides
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygalaceae
- Genus:
- Polygala
- Species:
- Polygala crotalarioides
- USDA Symbol:
- POCR14
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rootstock following fire; often found in fire-maintained grasslands and savannas in the southwestern US and Mexico.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate