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Polygala virgata, Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

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Polygala virgata

Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie
Family: Polygalaceae
Origin: South Africa
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Large shrub 5-10 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

Pink flowers

Ethnomedical 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.

Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Polygala virgata is an erect, evergreen shrub and grows to a height of 4-6 ft. A single stem is formed at the base of the plant and slender branches occur at the top. Drooping racemes of deep purple magenta flowers are borne at the ends of branches. The leaves and stems used in folk medicine.

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Polygala virgata, Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

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Polygala virgata, Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

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Polygala virgata, Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

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Polygala virgata, Purple broom, Persboom, Bloukappie

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Polygala vigrata - seeds

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