Name: Plumbago auriculata (Blue Plumbago)

Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can spread 8 ft if unpruned; low, spreading habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; blooms best in full sun

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture for best flowering

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11; freezes back in winter but returns from roots in our area

Fertilization & Pruning: Monthly liquid fertilizer during growing season; cut back in late winter

Detailed Description: This Creeping Plumbago is absolutely gorgeous with sky-blue flowers that bloom continuously from spring through fall! At 2 to 3 feet tall but spreading 4 to 6 feet wide, it's perfect for groundcover or spillover plantings. Here in our area, it freezes back during winter but returns from the roots more vigorous than ever, blooming non-stop once warm weather arrives. Those blue flowers are incredibly cheerful and it handles our heat beautifully. Perfect for adding reliable blue color that spreads naturally!