Plumbago auriculata cvs.
Plumbago
 
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Optimal Light:Full sun image
Light Range:Full sun image
Soil Moisture:High soil moisture image
Wildlife:Butterfly image 
Native:No
Drought Tolerance:Medium
Perennial:Yes
Invasive Status:Not Assessed
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blue/white flowers all year; pest sensitive; temperatures in mid 20s kill it to the ground, but it comes back from the roots
Growth Rate:Fast
Mature Height:6 - 10 ft.
Mature Spread:8 - 10 ft.
Soil Texture:Any
Soil pH:Acidic, Slightly acidic, Slightly alkaline
Salt Tolerance:Low to None
Hardiness Zone:9-11
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