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Plumbaginaceae
Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'
Ceratostigmawillmottianum
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Family
Plumbaginaceae
(plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ceratostigma
(ser-uh-toh-STIG-muh)
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Species
willmottianum
(wil-mot-ee-AH-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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