Plumbago auriculata 'Alba' ~ White Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata 'Alba' ~ White PlumbagoWhite Plumbago is a tender climbing evergreen perennial that forms a weeping mound if not given support. Abundant clusters of pure white flowers bloom in summer that last until the first frost. Prefers partial sun and consistently moist well drained acidic soils, but has good drought tolerance once established. Treat as an annual unless overwintered inside. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 4' 6' Spread: 4' 6' Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11

White Plumbago is a tender climbing evergreen perennial that forms a weeping mound if not given support.  Abundant clusters of pure white flowers bloom in summer that last until the first frost.  Prefers partial sun and consistently moist well-drained acidic soils, but has good drought tolerance once established.  Treat as an annual unless overwintered inside.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.  If overwintering, cut back stems hard in winter to encourage new growth and store in cool, dark area protected from frost.  Watch for mealybugs, mites, and white flies on indoor plants.  The seeds can be sticky, so do not plant along paths where they can get stuck to clothes.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Silvermound,  Coral Bells, Anemone

IMAGES: Yercaud-elango, Plumbago auriculata var.alba-4-redreat-yercaud-salem-India, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Yercaud-elango, Plumbago auriculata var.alba-1-redreat-yercaud-salem-India, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Hải Vũ Thanh, Hoa bạch xà (đuôi công trắng), CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.