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Polygala uncinata

by Johan Wentzel

Polygala uncinata
Common Name
Wild violet
Plant Type
Perennial
Polygala uncinata is a slender, almost grass-like, perennial with narrowly lanceolate leaves that blends very well with small grasses and the blue flowers are quite unexpected in this setting. It resprouts annually from a woody rootstock.

Plant Description

Polygala uncinata is a  slender, almost grass-like, perennial with narrowly lanceolate leaves that blends very well with small grasses. The inflorescence is terminal and the blue to purple winged flowers are quite unexpected in this setting. It resprouts annually from a woody rootstock.

Plant Polygala uncinata it amongst grasses for the best effect.

Afrikaanse Naam
Wilde viooltjie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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