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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Golden-yellow turning bronze-red shades in fall.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19269

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Common names
  • Hardy Plumbago
  • Chinese Plumbago

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Location: Winston-Salem, NC.
Date: November 25, 2021
Hardy Plumbago #4 nn; LHB p.786, 161-2-2, "Greek for horned stigm
Location: St Louis
Date: 2012-09-09
flowers appear on the ends of the stems
Location: St Louis
Date: 2012-09-09
electric blue flowers with a chartreuse foliage backdrop
Location: St Louis
Date: 2012-08-19
bright golden foliage is a nice foil for the bright blue flowers
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