Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is one of those flowers that keeps blooming even in extreme temperatures and dry conditions. This native South African plant has become well-adapted to Texas heat and drought conditions. Birds, bees, and butterflies love this plant. Another benefit is that these plants are deer-resistant. It is no wonder that we see so many of these around the Austin area. I love photographing them, in case you haven’t noticed that.
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Gorgeous flower. I have been looking at your photos from a longer period of time and they are so stunning. I have subscribed to your blog several times but your post don’t come up. But nevertheless, they so beautifully captured and I’m sorry that I seem to mist them
Egidio Leitao
Thanks again, Ritva. WP is not working as it should. I also have problems getting notifications from several blogs even though I’m subscribed to them.
Leanne Cole
Beautiful Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Leanne.
Steve Schwartzman
When I see the genus name Plumbago I can’t help thinking of lumbago (https://theadvancedspinecenter.com/what-is-lumbago-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options/).
Egidio Leitao
LOL I think we’re dating ourselves thinking about lumbago.
Steve Schwartzman
I rarely ever think of lumbago, but I do often think about words, and the similarity between those two—just one added p at the beginning—was all it took.
Hammad Rais
Such a gentle flower
Egidio Leitao
Gentle and strong. Thanks.
Terri Webster Schrandt
That is a frame-worthy photo, Egidio! Blue flowers are just so special.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Terri.
Pepper
That is a lovely capture. I’ve come across them on the trails but had no idea that it was native to South Africa.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the compliment. I find them very pretty.
Pepper
They sure are.
solaner
The blossom reminds me of a local flower growing in spring on grassland although it’s not blue: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/wordless-wednesday-blooming/
Egidio Leitao
You are right, André. Thanks for the link showing that.
shoreacres
I’ve noticed more than the usual number of blue plumbago planting around, and they’re all in full bloom. Despite our up and down temperatures, they clearly are as adaptable as they are pretty.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks I like them a lot and hope to have some here at our new home.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, Egidio.
philosophy through photography
Those blue blooms really know how to handle the heat. Plumbago always brings a calm, cool charm to Austin’s sun-soaked days, and the photos capture that soft magic beautifully. A little burst of sky-colored serenity in every shot. A visual treat, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
You are always so kind and thoughtful. Thank you for this wonderful feedback.
Vicki
Beautiful. I love that flower’s ‘baby’ blue colour. There’s a Chinese plumbago too. Much deeper in colour and to be honest, I think nowhere near as attractive as the ordinary plumbago.
Egidio Leitao
I had to look that up. It’s so different. Like you, i am attracted to that baby blue color. Thanks for writing.