Plumbago auriculata
Tender perennial with profuse blue flowers which thrives in the hot Texas summer. Disease–, pest– and deer–resistant. Sometimes called “sky flower” because of the sky–blue color of its flowers. Native of South Africa.
Exposure: Full sun; partial sun
Size: Height — 3–4 feet tall; width — up to 5 feet wide
Bloom time: May till frost
Care: Plumbago can be a bit rambling if not pruned; prune spent flowers to encourage re–blooming and to maintain desired plant shape
For further information:
Blue–Blooming Vitex and Plumbago: Butterflies Love ‘Em, Deer Don’t