Polygala × dalmaisiana

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|genus = Polygala

|species = × dalmaisiana

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Polygala × dalmaisiana (P. fruticosa × P. myrtifolia),{{GRIN}} 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 {{convert|1.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}, it is a tender evergreen shrub with pea-like purple flowers in late summer. As it does not tolerate temperatures below {{convert|5|C|F|abbr=on}},

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. {{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/56000/Polygala-x-dalmaisiana/Details | title = Polygala × dalmaisiana | website = www.rhs.org | publisher = Royal Horticultural Society | access-date = 24 January 2021}}