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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Dwarf Plumbago

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Intense blue flowers adorn the glossy green leaves of this plant in late summer and fall. This 6" mat-forming ground cover 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

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.