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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago, Dwarf)

Plumbago, Dwarf

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

This dwarf species looks almost nothing like regular Plumbago. The dark green leaves contrast the deep blue flowers that do not form large balls of flowers, but are loosly borne with only a few others at the ends of branches.
Low growing perennial reaching only 15 inches high and wide, however spreads by underground rhizomes to become an attractive groundcover. Only slighly invasive with no serious pest or disease problems.
Will die easily in poorly drained soils or from over-watering, and grows best with full sun in the morning and part shade in the heat of the afternoon.


Flower Color:

Dark Blue

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Height

12-15 Inches

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Spread

16 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone 5

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
Medium
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Perennial
Water Needs
Medium