Plumbago auriculata
Cape Plumbago
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'
Flower Color
Blue
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, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.