Glandular Milkwort

Polygala glandulosa

Glandular Milkwort

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygalaceae
Genus:
Polygala
Species:
Polygala glandulosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White, Blue, Violet

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats with organic matter