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Butterfly attractant
Plumbago auriculata shrub |
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Plumbago auriculata
(Plumbago, Cape Leadwort) |
Synonym: Plumbago capensis
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Origin: South Africa
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: Up to 8'
Spread: 8-12'
Blooms: Light blue, small clusters, repeated blooms
Foliage: Deep green,
glossy
Soil:
Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Regularly to promote blooms
Propagation: Rootball division, semi-wood cuttings in spring
Uses: Specimen, hedge, xeriscaping
Caution: Pollen may cause allergy
Comments: Plumbago auriculata or Plumbago capensis or Plumbago or
Cape Leadwort is a beautiful tropical perennial shrub with a medium growth rate.
This beautiful carefree plant
attracts many butterflies to the xeriscaping landscape.
Prune plant regularly to maintain shape.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
