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Plumbago scandens 'Summer Snow'

White Plumbago Summer Snow

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Deciduous shrub with dark green foliage. White 5 petaled flowers stand out against foliage. Unusual in that it will bloom in partial shade. The stems are woody at the base, herbaceous above. Some supplemental water needed to keep the plant looking its best. Native to washes and canyons from 2,500' to 4,000' across Baja California, southern Arizona, and southwest Texas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.