Scientific Name: Comesperma calymega
Common Name: bluespike milkwort
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Polygalaceae
Form Description: Perennial undershrub with woody root-stock and erect rigid stems, almost glabrous.
Height (m): 0.2 – 0.4
Flowers: Small, in dense terminal racemes about 5cm long, usually blue, rarely pink or white.
Fruit: Capsule – wedge shaped, about 1cm long. Seeds hairy.
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Habitat Notes
Common in sandy heaths.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Will grow in most well drained soils, in dappled shade or partial sun. Will tolerate full sun if root area is protected. Will not withstand extended dry periods.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed should be fully mature or viability is low.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
The first seedlings should emerge in 5-8 weeks. Viability is low if the seed is not collected when fully mature.
Germination Time
5-8 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings.