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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Hardy Plumbago
  • Chinese Plumbago

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Location: Newby Hall, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-09-01
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-09
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-05-23
Mrs Willmott's Plumbago looking it's best this year.
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)
Date: 2017-08-17
Location: Newby Hall, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-06-15
Location: Newby Hall, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2018-09-01
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-05-09
Location: Botanical Garden Cologne (Germany)

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Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-07-03
Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-07-03
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-12-19
One of this plants many wonderful qualities is the fall color.
Location: UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens
Date: 2007-08-06
Location: UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens
Date: 2007-08-06
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-06-10
Zone 9b.
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-05-17
Zone 9b.
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-11-30
Sporting one last flower amidst seed heads and fall foliage.
Location: Madrid, Spain | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-08
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-05-09
Location: Garden
Date: 2017-02

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Location: UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens
Date: 2007-08-06
Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-11-20
Beautiful autumn colour!
Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-11-29
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