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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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Photos (117)

White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — radiating from the center like stars across the foliage throughout the year; in conditions with intense heat, image 92
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Plumbago Scandens

Photograph: Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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