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blue plumbago

blue plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9a – Zone 11b

Blue plumbago is a vigorous spreading shrub known for its sky-blue flowers that bloom prolifically from spring through fall. It thrives in warm climates and is popular in coastal and tropical gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

pollinator nectaryhedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with