Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood)

Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) with vivid blue flowers, close up of delicate petals on branches.
Ceratostigma willmottianum

Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) with intense blue flowers clustered atop thin hairy stems among green foliage.

Botanical name: Ceratostigma sp.

Common names: Blue Leadwood, Dwarf Plumbago, Leadwort

Family: Plumbaginaceae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Herbaceous semi-evergreen perennial. Dwarf Plumbago has a beautiful bronze-red fall color, which contrasts beautifully with the sky blue flowers. It makes a good ground cover in rocky areas in full sun.


Image gallery: 7 images
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) blue flower clusters among dense green oval leaves plant
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) blue flower cluster, close up with green leaves in background.
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) blue flower close up with green leaves in the light.
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) blue flower close up with green leaves for garden border plants.
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) purple flower close up with red bristly base
Ceratostigma willmottianum
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) with small blue flowers and green leaves in dense plant cluster.
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma sp. (Blue Leadwood) blue flower close up, multiple petals with green leaves nearby
Ceratostigma abyssinicum


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