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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

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Blue Leadwort

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Intense blue flowers adorn the glossy green leaves of this plant in late summer and fall. This 6" mat-forming ground cover does well in shade or sun, and in average soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Englishcottage, Meadow, Rockery, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Fallcolor, Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Bedding, Entry, Patio, Walkways, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Erosioncontrol, Filler, Massplanting, Lawnsubstitute

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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