Plumbago Cape

Description
Botanical Name: 
Plumbago capensis

Native of South Africa. A deciduous, sprawling, densely mounded, vine-like shrub. Leaves are medium green, oblong, 1" - 2" long. Clusters of baby blue flowers spring through summer. Works as a ground cover or as a filler and can be trained vertically. Good for erosion control. Fast growth rate.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Ground Covers
Name: 
Plumbago Cape
Flower: 
Baby blue, 1" wide, in clusters
Mature Size: 
6' x 10'
Plant Type: 
Deciduous
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
5'
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments

Prune back in late winter or early spring.