| Botanical name | Plumbago |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April May November December This plant has trusses of pale sky blue flowers from early summer to early winter. |
| Common name(s) | Leadwort |
| Foliage | The foliage are light green to mid-green, and oblong. |
| Uses in landscape design | Good for formal and informal hedge aswell as foundation plantings. |
| Maintenance | Prune them in late winter to thin out the summer's congested growth and remove any frost-damaged wood. |
| Soil conditions | Plumbagos are not fussy about soil, as long as it is moist and well-drained. |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | butterflies |
| Growth habit | This plant has a spreading growth habit. |
Plumbago (Leadwort)
- Botanical name: Plumbago
- Common name(s): Leadwort
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Plumbago has trusses of pale sky blue flowers from early summer to early winter. The foliage are green, thin and oblong. This fast-growing shrub has a spreading growth habit. It attracts butterflies and is good for formal and informal hedge aswell as foundation plantings.
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Synonym: Plumbago capensis
Botanical Pronunciation: plum-BAY-go
Plumbago requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April May November December
This plant has trusses of pale sky blue flowers from early summer to early winter.
The foliage are light green to mid-green, and oblong.
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