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Products > Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue'   Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' - Blue Cape Plumbago      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Plumbaginaceae Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Synonyms: [Plumbago capensis] Height: 4-8 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (Blue Cape Plumbago) - An upright climbing shrub that reaches 6-8 feet tall. Similar to the species which has light blue flowers except that 'Imperial Blue' has royal blue flowers that are in abundance from spring through fall. Tolerates seaside conditions. Plant in sun or part shade and water regularly.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.