Description: Plumbago auriculata and c. plumbaginoides are two genera of evergreen shrubs native to South Africa and Southeast Asia, which have climates similar to the Bay Area's. You may not know it, ...

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Plumbago auriculata, or Cape plumbago, is an ornamental shrub that thrives in Redlands. It is a member of Plumbaginaceae family and has been well-known since Roman times. Native to South Africa, the ... Blue is my favorite color and I love the flowers on the plumbago shrub.

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I would like to grow them in planters on my patio to liven it up. Can I do that? Sure. Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) will do ... If you're looking for a long-blooming, versatile perennial with gorgeous, clustered blue flowers, it's hard to go wrong with Plumbago auriculata.

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Also known as cape leadwort or cape plumbago, this ... I love blue flowers in my yard and Cape Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is one of my favorites. It grows fast and can be grown as an annual in your yard or as a perennial in pots. It’s light blue phlox ... Plumbago auriculata, also known as Plumbago capensis, Cape Plumbago, Sky Flower, or Leadwort is native to South Africa. It will grow comfortably in Zones 8-11 in the U.S.

and is commonly found in ... Redlands Daily Facts: Gardening: Try growing drought-tolerant Cape plumbago as ornamental shrub The Florida Times-Union: Garden Q&A: Ways to grow plumbago; which trees are good for bare landscape; and what to do with wilting plants when you can't water