Blue leadwood, Blue Plumbago, Perennial Plumbago, Leadwort

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Physical Characteristics

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - W. China.

Habitats

Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known