Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000328
01/01/98
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides--Leadwort
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 12 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue
Comments: Leadwort is a creeping plant suitable for use as
a ground cover or rock garden plant in sun or partial
shade. The plants starts growth late and then produces
shiny green foliage. The blue flowers are produced in
late summer to fall. Provide a protective mulch in winter
in northern areas. The foliage turns bronze-red in the
fall.
Propagation: Divide in the plant in the spring.
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