Plumbago Cape DescriptionBotanical Name: Plumbago capensisNative 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 CharacteristicsPlant Category: Ground CoversName: Plumbago CapeFlower: Baby blue, 1" wide, in clustersMature Size: 6' x 10'Plant Type: DeciduousWater: ModerateExposure:: Full sunSpacing: 5'Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drainedPlanting Time: Any season CommentsPrune back in late winter or early spring.