Cape Leadwort
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Plumbago capensis, Plumbago auriculata
|
| COMMON NAME |
Blue plumbago, Cape leadwort |
| FAMILY |
Plumbaginaceae
|
| FORM |
Spreading
|
| HEIGHT |
6-10ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
8-10ft
|
| TEXTURE | Smooth |
| TRUNK |
Green
|
| FOLIAGE |
Light green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Pale blue
|
| SCENT | Fragrant |
| BLOOMING PERIOD | May-July |
| SOIL |
Well drained Loamy soil
|
| MOISTURE |
Moderate water
|
| LIGHT |
Half day light to partial shade
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Pest resistant
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Fast
|
| SPACING |
36-60 inches
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
It is used as a bedding plant and also for low hedges. It is also suitable for planting along the edges of beds and walkways.
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