Shrubs
Polygala Mariposa (Butterfly Sweet Pea)
Polygala 'Mariposa'
Also known as Mariposa Sweet Pea Shrub
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About This Plant
Polygala Mariposa (Butterfly Sweet Pea), 'Butterfly Sweet Pea', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Sweet Pea Shrubs (Polygala) bear pea-shaped purple flowers nearly continuously through warm months. Outstanding sheltered coastal shrubs.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 10. Marginally hardy in zone 8. Drought-tolerant once established.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Polygala 'Mariposa'
- Common name
- Mariposa Sweet Pea Shrub
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 4-6 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Nearly year-round in mild climates
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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