Family POLYGALACEAE
Genus Polygala
Species myrtifolia
SA Plant Number
Basionym Polygala myrtifolia Riviersonderend

Polygala myrtifolia "Riviersonderend" has narrow almost needle-like leaves. This is a hardy, evergreen, drought-resistant shrub.

The magenta flowers are borne in lax terminal heads throughout summer and autumn, and attract Carpenter Bees, butterflies and other tiny, pollinating insects to the garden. The seeds are relished by Laughing Doves.

This graceful form is an ideal alternative for the garden that is too small for the large tree-like form of the Polygala myrtifolia. It makes a beautiful, floriferous screening plant. A useful garden and container plant.

Prune lightly and regularly.

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position.

Size: 1m up to 2m

Wildlife garden plant: Flowers are visited often by Carpenter Bees, and also by butterflies and other tiny, pollinating insects. The seeds are relished by Laughing Doves

Western Cape

Biome:Fynbos

Natural Habitat Coastal Scrub  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Screen plant - small, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Pink shades, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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