Additional information

• FamilyPolygalaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.5-1.5 m x 1-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesSmall dark green elliptic to oblong leaves 5-15 mm x 1-4 mm, blue-green below.
• Flower colourMagenta pink
• Flowering timeOctober to February
• FlowersSprays of small pea-like flowers massed at the end of branches.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soils, tolerating wet periods. Light frosts. Partial shade.
• Garden useBeautiful plant for containers and moist areas. Prune to encourage bushiness.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusScattered within the Shire. More common in the ranges of eastern Victoria and East Gippsland.

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Chris Lindorff, NatureShare ©; 2 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©; 3 Marilyn Bull ©

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