Plumbago White

Plumbago auriculata 'Alba'

Water
Moderate water; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and reduce watering in winter.
Description
A sprawling tropical perennial or small shrub with slender stems, green leaves, and clusters of delicate white flowers; distinct from white-flowered Cape plumbago.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Toxicity
Sap and foliage are a skin irritant; mildly toxic if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and exposed west-facing locations.

Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and reduce watering in winter.

Soil: Well-drained soil, preferably amended with compost; tolerates sandy or loamy soils but dislikes waterlogged roots.

Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and wide; sprawling stems can extend farther with support.

Bloom: Primarily spring through fall in Phoenix; flowering may continue during mild weather but slows with cold or extreme heat.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves or die back during Phoenix freezes.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with regular irrigation.