Plumbago Shrub (Blue Flowers) in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

This fast growing tropical perennial shrub has bright green foliage and is prized for the profusion of phlox-like, sky blue flower clusters nearly year round, with peak from spring through fall. It mounds and uprightly climbs with branches that resemble vines, reaching about 5 ft. tall to 8 ft. wide. Thriving in the Southern heat, plant this butterfly magnet in sun in a fairly well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, be sure to water plants often the first few years. Enjoy this versatile beauty in sunny beds and borders, as a foundation planting, as a privacy hedge, even in containers set on decks and patios. This sturdy, evergreen shrub can be grown outdoors in USDA Plant Zones 9-11 only, in Zones 7-8, grown them in containers and store indoors to protect from frost and freeze. In other Zones, treat as an annual plant and discard at end of season.

• Botanical Name:  Plumbago auriculate 'Imperial Blue
• Deer resistant and once established, drought tolerant too
• Pest and disease are rare
• Blooms best in full sun
• Ships in a 10 in. round (3 Gal.) black nursery pot, and the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall
• We're sorry, but due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to California
• Warm climate plant:  Performs best in USDA plant zones 9-11, treat as an annual and replace each year in all other zones
• To accommodate mature size or when planted in groups, space about 6 ft. away from other plants or structures