Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Desert White Plumbago, Plumbago scandens

Desert White Plumbago, Plumbago scandens.

Desert White Plumbago Plumbago scandens	Desert White Plumbago Plumbago scandens

Desert White Plumbago Plumbago scandens, Leadwort Family ( Plumbaginaeae ), Desert White Plumbago. Also called: White Plumbago, White Desert Plumbago, Doctorbush, Summer Snow, Leadwort. A low evergreen shrub or vine, 3 to 10 feet tall with oblong lanceolate leaves. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Height: About 3 - 10 feet in height. Flowers: White flowers. Blooming Time: February - May. Throughout the summer but very profuse during the monsoon rain period of late summer Leaves: oblong lanceolate, green. Found: Found throughout Florida to Arizona south to Central America. Elevation: 2,500 yo 4,000 Feet. Habitat: Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy, washes and canyons . An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken September 6, 2006. Phoenix.