Polygala virgata (Purple broom) - Image 3

Botanical name: Polygala virgata

Common names: Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

Family: Polygalaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Polygala virgata (Purple broom) with purple flower clusters along the thin green branching plant stem
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