Leadwort, Cape (Plumbago auriculata)
Plant type: Interior Plant, Shrub
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9a to 11a
Height: 72" to 120"
Spread: 72" to 120"
Exposure: partial shade partial sun to full sun
Bloom Color: Blue, White
Bloom Time: Early summer, Early fall, Early spring, Early winter, Late summer, Late fall, Late spring, Late winter, Mid summer, Mid fall, Mid spring, Mid winter
Leaf Color: Green
Growth Rate: fast
Moisture: moist
Soil Condition: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained
Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal
Landscape Uses:
Border, Cascades, Container, Foundation, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen
Special Features:
Not North American native, All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Attracts butterflies, Extended bloom season in Zones 9A and above, Fragrant flowers, Blooms appear periodically throughout the year, Blooms are very showy
Keywords:
interior-plant
shrub

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