Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' ~ Imperial Blue Cape Leadwort Size:18-CT FLAT The fringe-like scarlet red flowers

The fringe-like scarlet red flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer

IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek

Fairfax County

The lacecap clusters form balls of pastel flowers with color depending on the soil PH - acidic soils produces sky blue while alkaline soils produce pink

Helictotrichon sempervirens (6124333834)

Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' ~ Imperial Blue Cape Leadwort Size:18-CT FLAT The fringe-like scarlet red flowersImperial Blue Cape Leadwort is a tender woody evergreen perennial that can grow as a small shrub or trained as a vine. Clusters of small sky blue flowers bloom in summer that last until the first frost. Prefers partial sun and consistently moist well drained acidic soils, but has good drought tolerance once established. Treat as an annual unless overwintered inside. Type: Perennial, Annual Origins: Southern Africa Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: