Karen-- My plumbago sent out lots of long runners, they were coral colored. I used to have quite a few plumbago white ones and blue ones. Tired of taking out runners, I kept just one blue and it's in the back of bed by itself. I find in my garden many plants die above ground during the winter but some keep on growing below ground. It seems like plumbago roots grow year round. Just watch for runners. It was after the third year that it became vigorous. May your home and garden be full of joy and happiness!