New Moon Nurseries
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz [CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
plumbago
Native to Western China
Excellent ground-cover that spreads by rhizomes in full sun to partial shade in average to moist soil. Thrives in clay, and is perfect for erosion control. Deep blue flowers burst forth from July into September. Folige turns a brozy red in fall. Terrific for planting with early spring bulbs as it does not compete, but covers their dying foliage. Extremely low maintenance.
Height:
8-12 inSpread:
12-18 inSpacing:
18-24 inUSDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9Bloom Color:
BlueCeratostigma plumbaginoides Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
Attributes
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Cut Flower
- Clay Soil
- Rock Garden
- Naturalizing
- Long Blooming
Exposure
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Flowering Months
- September
- August
- July
Foliage Color
- Green
Groundcover Foot-Traffic Tolerances
- Light
Growth Rate
- Fast
Lawn Replacement or Groundcover
- Groundcover
Salt Tolerance
- Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
- Moist
Substitutions for Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Millenium ornamental onion
(Allium 'Millenium')