plumbago
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (plumbago) is a ground cover that starts with green foliage, flowers an electric blue color in mid-summer, and changes leaf color to a rusty red in the fall. Native to Western China, this plant is durable but grows slowly.
| Botanical Name | Ceratostigma plumbaginoides |
| Common Name | plumbago |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| USDA Zone | 5 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 0.75-1ft x 1-1.5ft (22-30cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Native range: W. China |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northeast Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate |
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