Doctorbush, Summer Snow, Leadwort Flower, Native Plumbago, Devil's Herb

Plumbagoscandens

Family
Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Plumbago (plum-BAY-go)
Species
scandens (SKAN-dens)
Synonym
Plumbago floridana
Plumbago mexicana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Bokeelia, Florida

Jupiter, Florida

North Palm Beach, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Harlingen, Texas

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North Palm Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | June 2004 | positive

This native, sprawling groundcover/shrub is an excellent shade groundcover for South Florida, where it spreads and fills in quickly. I he...Read More

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