Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Leadwort
- Brilliant blue flowers
- Great fall color
- Spreading groundcover
- Perfect for rock gardens
- Foliage turns to bronzy-red
- Blooms August-October
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 8-12 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
What better fall color than this 12" spreading groundcover, perfect in large rock gardens. The deep blue flowers bloom continuously from August through October, accented by the bronzy red hue the foliage becomes when the weather cools.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Breaks late in spring so be patient! Mulch plants in Zone 5 after the ground is frozen. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Prefers organic well-drained soil. Divide as needed every 2-4 years.