Name: Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (Imperial Blue Plumbago)

Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; mounding, spreading habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; more blooms in full sun

Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11; dies back in Willis winters, returns reliably from roots

Fertilization & Pruning: Light fertilizer in spring; cut back in late winter, deadhead for continuous blooms

Detailed Description: This Imperial Blue Plumbago is an absolute butterfly magnet with those gorgeous sky-blue flowers that bloom non-stop from spring until frost! Most homeowners love these at 2–3 feet tall with that nice spreading habit that fills in beautifully – and those delicate blue blooms never quit producing! The soft green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for those stunning flowers that seem to glow in the garden. Here in Willis, they handle our heat beautifully and come back stronger each spring, creating bigger and more spectacular displays. This is your go-to plant when you want continuous color and butterfly action all season long – it's like having a piece of the Mediterranean in your Texas garden!

Created: September 18, 2025