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Blue Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

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43.6508, -79.3597

Field Notes

Description:

Plumbago auriculata grows fast and to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall. It has light blue to blue flowers and also variations with white (Plumbago auriculata var. alba) or deep blue (Plumbago auriculata 'Royal cape') flowers. The leaves are green and grow to 5 cm (2 in) long.

Species ID Suggestions

Blue Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

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Comments (5)
Nicholas4
I'm doing the same thing for mine. It does not survive the harsh winters otherwise. Nice to have though.! Nick
1Sarah2
Then the ID should be fine.
1Sarah2
I would say that this is a plumbago (leadwort), but its location in Toronto is problematic. Is this a container plant that could be taken inside?

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedJuly 13, 2011

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