Monite cape leadwort
Plumbago auriculata 'Monite'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Notes
'Monite' Cape leadwort (Plumbago auriculata 'Monite') is a shrub for specimen planting, hedges, and rock gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy soil. Its arching stems stay evergreen and it blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Tuscan Blue rosemary, Sedge, and Lemon Coral sedum.