Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Blue Leadwort, Plumbago

Blue leadwort is a moderately growing deciduous perennial in spreading growth habit. This native of western china typically reaches 12 inches tall and spread 18 inches wide. Foliage appears in late spring turning into attractive bronze-red in fall. Lovely blue phlox-like flowers borne in summer. Flowers and foliage remain its rich pigmentation when get some shade from midday sun. It thrives best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in direct heat of sunlight. Very ideal as groundcover,edge, mixed border, or a rock garden.

Height

8"-12"

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Red, Yellow

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay

Shape

Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No