Groundcovers

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago)

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Also known as Hardy Plumbago / Blue Leadwort

$5.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago), 'Plumbago', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Common name
Hardy Plumbago / Blue Leadwort
Mature size
6-12 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late summer to fall
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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