box-leaved milkwort
Also known as: bastard box
P. chamaebuxus is a dwarf evergreen subshrub to 10cm high, with small, dark green, ovate leaves and pea-like, cream and yellow flowers 12mm in length in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- box-leaved milkwort (Polygaloides chamaebuxus)
- Genus
- Polygaloides
- Family
- Polygalaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Shrubs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of box-leaved milkwort
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box-leaved milkwort
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box-leaved milkwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame in autumn. Propagate by taking softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Can also be grown in pots in an alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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