Unknown plant
Bought a plant at the boot sale this morning. It was described as a "polygrama" which we have never heard of and neither have any of the online encyclopedias. It has leaves opposite and pinnate (i.e. similar to plumbago) and flowers (mauve and pea like but with a bearded stamen). Any ideas?
the only reference I can find to polygrama says that it a kind of fungus
Have now posted pics in my album "Unknown Plant"
It looks like a Milkwort ? Polygala myrtifolia maybe I have a photo similar from the plant in Arcos.
Last edited by Val; 13-12-2009 at 18:20.
Just a country girl looking for a new life
You could be right although my researches so far show the Polygala family to be very short (up to about 10cm high) and this one is about 15-18 inches.Originally Posted by Val
The one I took a photo of in Arcos was a big bush in a tub at the side of street.
I will post it in my album. It was the only plant I could find that was like it. The Mediterranean Garden Plants book says 4x4 metres as size height and spread.
Just a country girl looking for a new life
you might have bought a triffid
That might have solved my suegra problem too!you might have bought a triffid
if it is a triffid, can I have a cutting? There is quite a few people i would like to "say it with flowers" to
Confirming according to the Bible by Lorraine Cavanagh this is Milkwort or in Spanish, Polygala Myrtifolia. Grows 4mts by 4mts. Prune back lanky growth after flowering and can be tip pruned during growing season to promote bushier growth. Beware, prone to whitefly. Moderate summer watering, likes full sun or dappled shade. Comes from Polygalaceae family and originates from South Afrika. Spot on Val bet your pleased with your copy of the bible!!
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