Plumbago auriculata ‘Imperial Blue’
Imperial Blue Plumbago
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 5-8' x 5-8 |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #2, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 12-24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub to 5-8’ tall and wide. Can be sheared to maintain a smaller size. This popular low-maintenance variety features upright-growing bright-green foliage accented with abundant clusters of eye-catching deep-blue flowers appearing spring through fall or nearly year-round in mild climates. Cold-sensitive foliage can be damaged in temperatures below 25° F but recovers quickly. Well suited as an accent colorful hedge slope or mass planting and does well in containers. Moderate to light water needs. Prefers a well-drained soil in a full to partial sun exposure.