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Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Plumbago (plum-BAY-go)

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Species

scandens (SKAN-dens)

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Synonym

Plumbago floridana

Plumbago mexicana

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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