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Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (Cape Leadwort)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002307

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Plumbaginales Family: Plumbaginaceae Genus: Plumbago Species: Plumbago auriculata Cultivar: Imperial Blue

Common Names add Cape Leadwort edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Evergreen Perennial Shrub Vine   Zones / Hardiness edit 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Blue   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (nectar source) Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Stem Cutting Side Shoots   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Can be deciduous in zone 8 depending on warmth of winter edit | delete Evergreen zone 9-11 edit | delete Will climb if given support edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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