Ceratostigma plumbaginoides: Leadwort for Late Summer Blue

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides – Versatile Late-Summer Bloomer

Star of the late-summer garden with spiky bright red flower buds and vivid blue flowers, displaying long-lasting mahogany-red fall foliage. Spreads slowly via underground runners, forming solid mat with erect red stems and bright green leaves.

Culture

Full sun or part shade (especially in hot summers), moist well-drained soil. Remove suckers in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe in summer. Powdery mildew possible.

At a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Light: Full sun
• Moisture: Medium
• Bloom: Late summer to summer (blue)
• Features: Fall color, good groundcover