Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Dwarf Plumbago
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.
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
Medium
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:
Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.