Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Dwarf Plumbago, Blue Leadwort
Description
Intense blue flowers adorn the glossy green leaves of this plant in late summer and fall. This 6" mat-forming groundcover does well in shade or sun, and in average soil. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Seascape
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.