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Polygala × dalmaisiana

Polygala × dalmaisiana (P. fruticosa × P. myrtifolia), the sweet pea shrub, is an ornamental plant of genus Polygala in the family Polygalaceae. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds, and it is often propagated by cuttings.

Growing to , it is a tender evergreen shrub with pea-like purple flowers in late summer. As it does not tolerate temperatures below , in temperate zones it must be grown under glass. However it may be placed outside in a sheltered spot during the summer months. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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