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White Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba'

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Overview

Plumbago auriculata 'Alba,' commonly known as White Cape Plumbago, is a versatile, evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 3-5 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet. Its profuse, pure white flowers cluster like phlox throughout the warm months, creating a lush, soft appearance. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established and attracts butterflies. Ideal for mixed borders or as a foundation planting with moderate growth rate.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Ideal for mixed borders or as a foundation planting with moderate growth rate
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — pure white flowers cluster like phlox throughout the warm monthsWhite Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — known for its clusters of pure whiteWhite Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Plumbago auriculata 'Alba,' commonly known as White Cape PlumbagoWhite Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — This perennial is a vigorous and easy-to-care-for plantWhite Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — reaching heights of 3-5 feet with a spread of 4-6 feetWhite Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established and attracts butterflies+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Ideal for mixed borders or as a foundation planting with moderate growth rate
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — pure white flowers cluster like phlox throughout the warm months
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — known for its clusters of pure white
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Plumbago auriculata 'Alba,' commonly known as White Cape Plumbago
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — This perennial is a vigorous and easy-to-care-for plant
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — reaching heights of 3-5 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established and attracts butterflies
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — is a charming and versatile evergreen shrub that offers a graceful touch to any landscape design
White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba') — scientifically named Plumbago auriculata 'Alba'
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