Gaywings
Polygala paucifolia
Description
Gaywings, or Polygala paucifolia, is a small herbaceous perennial plant found in North America. It is typically seen in moist and shaded woodland areas, often under deciduous trees. The plant is noted for its unique and beautiful pink to purplish wing-shaped flowers that resemble miniature orchids, which are quite distinctive in appearance.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 3 to 6 inches
- Sun Exposure
- Full shade to partial shade
- Bloom Months
- May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The plant's flowers are a striking pink to purplish color, contributing an eye-catching splash of color to shaded forest environments.