Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plumbago, Leadwort
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Electric blue flowers really stand out above dark glossy green foliage which turns to red in autumn. It is very late to emerge in the spring.
Height
6-10 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
August-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Can spread rapidly in the right conditions. Perfect for a rock garden!
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum), Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense), Plantain Lily (Hosta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
| • | Maroon |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
