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White Plumbago

Plumbago Scandens

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Overview

White Plumbago, or Plumbago scandens, is an evergreen perennial offering year-round interest with its lush foliage and profuse white blossoms. This vining plant reaches a height of 4-6 feet with a spread of 3-5 feet. Ideal in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for trellises, fences, and as a ground cover, attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance, continuous floral display.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Type Shrub
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — each with five petal-like lobes

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Plumbaginaceae

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White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — each with five petal-like lobes; making it a highly desirable addition to any garden seeking a touch of elegance with
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — The White Plumbago (Plumbago scandens); is an evergreen perennial offering year-round interest with its lush foliage and
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance; each with five petal-like lobes, image 84
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — Pruning can be done annually to maintain the desired shape and vigor; radiating from the center like stars across the
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — Drought-tolerant once established; shrub with white blooms
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — each with five petal-like lobes; making it a highly desirable addition to any garden seeking a touch of, image 91
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — When it comes to soil, this hardy shrub is not particular; however, well-drained loam ensures the best growth
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance; each with five petal-like lobes
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — Ideal in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; when it comes to soil, this hardy shrub is not
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — is an evergreen shrub renowned for its adaptability and charming floral display; the White Plumbago (Plumbago scandens)
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — though in optimal conditions it can stretch upwards to 6 feet
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — White Plumbago promises to elevate both private and public spaces with its enduring beauty; this vining plant reaches a
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — When it comes to soil, this hardy shrub is not particular; however, well-drained loam ensures the best growth; moderate
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — In conditions with intense heat, light shade proves beneficial in protecting the leaves from scorching
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — white flowers in the garden; is an evergreen shrub renowned for its adaptability and charming floral display
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — This versatile plant typically reaches heights of 2 to 4 feet; with its low-maintenance nature and graceful appearance
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — White Plumbago promises to elevate both private and public spaces with its enduring beauty; this vining plant, image 75
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — Moderate water needs make this a drought-tolerant option once established; shrub for half or shade, image 97
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — shrub with white blooms; preferring full sun to partial shade exposure
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — Moderate water needs make this a drought-tolerant option once established
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — radiating from the center like stars across the foliage throughout the year
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance; each with five petal-like lobes, image 58
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — This versatile plant typically reaches heights of 2 to 4 feet; with its low-maintenance nature and graceful, image 63
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — continuous floral display
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