Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

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Dwarf Plumbago

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.