Plumbago scandens 'Summer Snow'
White Plumbago Summer Snow
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.