White Pumbago
Plumbago zeylanica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 36"–120" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, FL, TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White Plumbago is a low-growing perennial with small white flowers that bloom from spring through fall. This spreading groundcover can reach up to 10 feet wide, making it excellent for covering large areas with minimal maintenance.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Pumbago takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- Spread too large for structured beds
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies throughout most of the growing season. The extended flowering makes it a reliable pollinator plant from March through November.
Common questions
- How much sun does White Pumbago need?
- White Pumbago grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does White Pumbago bloom?
- White Pumbago blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is White Pumbago native?
- White Pumbago (Plumbago zeylanica) is native to AZ, FL, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does White Pumbago attract?
- White Pumbago draws butterflies.
- Is White Pumbago HOA-friendly?
- White Pumbago takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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