Imperial blue cape plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is an evergreen perennial in the genus Plumbago. Native to South Africa, plumbago will grow well outdoors in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country. In cooler regions, grow plumbago in containers. With its long trailing limbs and phlox-like flowers, plumbago is suitable as a shrub, ground cover, grown in containers, or planted against a trellis. Once established, it is hardy, with the main concern being pruning to keep the plant under control. With its showy blue flowers, plumbago will be a welcome addition to your landscape that will be easy to care for.