Plumbago, Cape Leadwort
Plumbagoauriculata 'Imperial Blue'

Family: Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Plumbago (plum-BAY-go)
Species: auriculata (aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Imperial Blue

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting