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. former name (=P. capensis)
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.