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Hardy Blue Plumbago, Leadwort Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Vibrant Blue Flowers, Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover for Borders & Containers 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

Hardy Blue Plumbago, Leadwort Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Vibrant Blue Flowers, Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover for Borders & Containers 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

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Hardy Blue Plumbago, Leadwort Plumbago, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Description

Perennial shrub featuring vibrant blue flowers and dark green foliage. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, forming a low, spreading ground cover that blooms profusely in late summer to early fall. Its hardy nature makes it suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for perennial borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. Perfect for adding color to dry, sunny areas and erosion-prone slopes. Also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
  • Common Name: Leadwort, Blue Plumbago
  • Size & Growth: Typically 6-12 inches tall, spreading 24-36 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: Not recommended
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: None known
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Other drought-tolerant perennials and succulents

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil with full sun for best flowering.
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate; tolerates some drought once established
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
  • Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged stems in early spring to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care: Minimal; drought-tolerant once established, avoid overwatering
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