Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plumbago, Leadwort
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plumbago, LeadwortA dependable deciduous groundcover for sun or shade; great to recommend for customers looking for a low maintenance, deer resistant groundcover. Emerges late in spring, just in time to hide dying bulb foliage. Brilliant blue flowers appear for many months above the green foliage which turns bronzy red in fall.
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 6-10"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 6-10"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes