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Plumbago scandens

White Plumbago

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen sprawling shrub grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Dark green leaves turns an attractive maroon color in winter. White clusters of flowers appear summer to fall. One of the few desert adapted plants that accepts partial to full shade. Native to Arizona, Mexico and tropical America.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.