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Description: Plumbago is a low-growing groundcover with shiny green foliage coming up late in the spring and blooming late in the summer with blue star-shaped flowers. In the fall the foliage turns dark red.

Spacing: Plant 18″ to 24″ apart.

Height: Grows 6″ to 12″ tall.

How To Grow: Plant in full sun to part shade.

Outstanding Features: Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Good for erosion control.

Tips: Heat and drought tolerant but can take moist soil conditions also.

Uses: Garden Bed, Containers, Borders, Landscapes

Top Picture © 2010 Ball Horticultural Company

Bottom Picture © 2010 Parks Brothers Farm, Inc

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