Plumbago, Dwarf or Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Groundcover

Plumbago, Dwarf or Leadwort
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

flowers of leadwort
flowers of leadwort
 
Features
Blue flowers in mid to late summer and bronzy fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade and moist, well drained soil. Leadwort may not be fully hardy in zone 5 and some winter protection (light mulch) may be needed. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
 
 
Bloom Season
August - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Leadwort is a colonizing plant that displays a fast growth rate.

 

 
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