Cape Plumbago Plumbago auriculata Plumbaginaceae
Form: Shrub or vine Seasonality: Perennial, evergreen Size: 6 ft tall by 10 ft wide Flowers: Tubular pale blue flowers, up to 1 inch wide Leaves; Light green, oblong, 1-2 inches long Fruit: Seed capsule Stems/Trunks: Whip-like, semi-woody stems Range/Origin: South Africa Hardiness: USDA Zones 8B-11 Comments: Low litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun. Water: Low to regular Soil: Sandy, well drainage Propagation: Seed, cuttings Maintenance: Moderate, prune to maintain shape

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