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Plumbago auriculata

Cape Plumbago

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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. former name (=P. capensis)

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

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

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.