Plumbago Species, Blister Leaf, Blue Plumbago, Cape Leadwort (Plumbago auriculata)
Plant with Flowers
The flowers of this plant are a lovely azure blue. They brighten any corner of the garden.
Dubai UAE zone 11 March 2003
Dubai UAE zone 11 March 2003
June 15, 2003 (Kerrville, Texas).
I live near Detroit MI, in Ontario. I'm in zone 5. This is the second year my Plumbago has bloomed. I bring it in in October, and last year kept it under grow lights, where it bloomed again in winter. It is very easy to grow in a pot, in full sun. Water to keep it from drying out. It seeded itself and I harvested a new plant in the pot, but am not sure how.
I have this one growing in a large container.
I love the blue in the flowers.
Dubai UAE zone 11
January 2004
Plumbago capensis - Nanci Romero, Brasil.
Gorgeous plant in MiamiBeach.
A young plumbago full of pale blue flowers
Plumbago flower
Plumbago seed series
This plant is doing very well growing in large container.
PLUMBAGO AURICULATA
A real butterfly attractor, blooms almost year round down here in zone 9b
this is my blue and white pot 2005
One of the few bright blue flowers in this area. Not invasive here. Long bloom season.
The colour is Azure blue.
Look at the spider on the left side
Growing in zone 9a in light shade. mid April, late Spring.
Growing in zone 9a in light shade. mid April, late Spring.
Growing in zone 9a in light shade. mid April, late Spring.
Plumbago, Cape Leadwort (Plumbago auriculata) is a nectar source for many types of butterflies and a larval host for several. A pipevine swallowtail ((Battus philenor) is nectaring on a flower.
already quadrupled in size since mid-april
I Love Plumbago...it seems the less attention you give it, the better it grows!
The plumbago has been absolutely amazing this year...so low maintenance too!
newly planted plumbago planted with geranium, brugmansia in the background, and plenty others
blooming in Nov. Zone 9b/10a central CA
Plumbago Central FL
close up of flowers
Plumbago in my garden in Victoria, Australia, February 1999
Plumbago in my garden in Victoria, Australia, February 1999
Almost always in bloom, plumbago is a welcome and hardy perennial in our courtyard.
Plumbago auriculata Lam.
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden
close up of bloom late September 2011 zone 9b Winter Springs, FL
Growing in Safford, Arizona, Graham County, Oct 15, 2011, Autumn, zone 8b, elevation 2900 ft.
Growing in Safford, Arizona, Graham County, Oct 15, 2011, Autumn, zone 8b, elevation 2900 ft.
Growing in Safford, Arizona, Graham County, Oct 15, 2011, Autumn, zone 8b, elevation 2900 ft.
October 2011 Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
A close look at a few flowers on 26 August 2014.
Hayward ca
Sezincote House and Garden, England. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
Sezincote House and Garden, England. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Plumbago Species, Blister Leaf, Blue Plumbago, Cape Leadwort
Plumbago auriculata
| Type: | Shrubs, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 36 in. - 10 ft. | 90 cm - 3 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-11, Sun to Partial Shade |