blue plants for pots Plumbago Shrub (Blue Flowers) in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot – OnlinePlantCenter

blue plants for pots Plumbago Shrub (Blue Flowers) in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot – OnlinePlantCenterThis fast growing tropical perennial shrub has bright green foliage and is prized for the profusion of phlox like, sky blue flower clusters nearly year round, with peak from spring through fall. It mounds and uprightly climbs with branches that resemble vines, reaching about 5 ft. tall to 8 ft. wide. Thriving in the Southern heat, plant this butterfly magnet in sun in a fairly well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, be sure to water

This fast growing tropical perennial shrub has bright green foliage and is prized for the profusion of phlox-like, sky blue flower clusters nearly year round, with peak from spring through fall. It mounds and uprightly climbs with branches that resemble vines, reaching about 5 ft. tall to 8 ft. wide. Thriving in the Southern heat, plant this butterfly magnet in sun in a fairly well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, be sure to water plants often the first few years. Enjoy this versatile beauty in sunny beds and borders, as a foundation planting, as a privacy hedge, even in containers set on decks and patios. This sturdy, evergreen shrub can be grown outdoors in USDA Plant Zones 9-11 only, in Zones 7-8, grown them in containers and store indoors to protect from frost and freeze. In other Zones, treat as an annual plant and discard at end of season.

• Botanical Name: ¬†Plumbago auriculate 'Imperial Blue
• Deer resistant and once established, drought tolerant too
• Pest and disease are rare
• Blooms best in full sun
• Ships in a 10 in. round (3 Gal.) black nursery pot, and the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall
• We're sorry, but due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to California
• Warm climate plant: ¬†Performs best in USDA plant zones 9-11, treat as an annual and replace each year in all other zones
• To accommodate mature size or when planted in groups, space about 6 ft. away from other plants or structures