Common names:
Plumbago
Cape Leadwort

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Pink
Yellow
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Fall
Other
Inflorescence Type: Corymb
Uses: Shade Tree
Medicinal Herb
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Birds
Deer Resistant
Gophers/Voles
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Other
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Thorned
Awards and Recognitions: Other
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
wow! by plantladylin Sep 21, 2011 11:47 AM 4
Correct ID? by Calif_Sue Jul 17, 2020 10:20 AM 2
Isn't it a Plumbago? by scvirginia Jun 27, 2021 11:30 PM 0

Comments:
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