Plumbago auriculata f. alba

Also Known As

Plumbago auriculata alba
Cape Leadwort
White Plumbago

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Plumbago auriculata f. alba plant details

Plumbago auriculata f. alba is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumbago auriculata f. alba

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumbago auriculata f. alba

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pure white flowers in clusters are produced from early summer until fall on this great, semi-woody perennial. Plumbago is a heat, sun, and drought tolerant tropical or tender perennial that makes a great addition to container gardens or it is often found growing as a groundcover, hedge, tree form, and espaliered on fences in mild winter climates. Provide Plumbago with a well-drained acid soil in a full to partial sun location for best results. This free blooming plant also attracts butterflies. Avoid using lime around this plant. In the northern portions of its range like zone 8B and 9 provide a deep mulch during winter.