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Cape Plumbago
Plumbago auriculata
Size
Height - 3 to 4 feet
Width - 3 to 5 feet
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Plant Type
Adapted perennial,
"Texas Superstar"
Other common names
Sky Flower
BLOOMING
MONTHS
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Save Water Medium water required
More Color Sky blue flowers from spring through fall
Attract Wildlife Bees and butterflies love the flowers
Reduce Maintenance Cut back occasionally to promote blooms
Texas Tough Cape Plumbago is considered a Texas Superstar Plant!
Interesting Facts
Native to South Africa, Cape Plumbago is considered a Texas Superstar plant because it is very well-adapted to our climate. You can prune the dead flower groups to encourage blooming and maintain a desired shape. If you prune too much though, you might shock the plant and sacrifice blooms for a while as the plant recovers. May stay green through the winter if it is mild enough. Does moderately well in pots, but if you want to keep it around, make sure your pot is big enough to accomodate the root system of a mature plant.
Cape Plumbago in Frisco
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