Leadwort, Hardy Blue Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)

Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a)

Just starting to bloom in mid-July. Blooms consistently through mid-fall here in zone 6b; foliage will become red with cooler temps


Common name: Leadwort, Hardy Blue Plumbago
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: Ceratostigma
Species plumbaginoides

Thumbnail by Terry
Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a)

Hey, Dave - show this pic to Trish. Maybe it'll convince her that hardy plumbago is almost as cool as the "real" plumbago. Different shade of blue, but I almost like it better - it's VERY vivid and intense.

Beautiful! Definitely a great flower - I'll email Trish this thread - thanks!

dave

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