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Blue Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

Photo by gallamonster3
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Description:

It is an evergreen shrub, often grown as a climber, ascending rapidly to 6 m (20 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) wide in nature, though much smaller when cultivated as a houseplant.It has light blue to blue flowers and also variations with white or deep blue flowers. The leaves are a glossy green and grow to 5 cm (2 in) long. Plumbago grow best in full sun to part shade.

Habitat:

Native to South Africa

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