Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Leadwort

  • Brilliant blue flowers
  • Great fall color
  • Spreading groundcover
  • Perfect for rock gardens
  • Foliage turns to bronzy-red
  • Blooms August-October

Purchase options for Leadwort

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$20.00


What better fall color than this 12" spreading groundcover, perfect in large rock gardens. The deep blue flowers bloom continuously from August through October, accented by the bronzy red hue the foliage becomes when the weather cools.

Attributes
Fall Color
Rock Garden
Foliage Color
Multi-Color
Flower Color
Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Summer
Fall
Habit
Ground Cover
Growing Tips for Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Breaks late in spring so be patient! Mulch plants in Zone 5 after the ground is frozen. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Prefers organic well-drained soil. Divide as needed every 2-4 years.