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Plumbago auriculata

Cape Plumbago

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans

 

Description

This mounding shrub will grow to 12' tall and has small, light green leaves with blue and white flowers that bloom all year.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Blue, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.