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Chinese Plumbago
Ceratostigma willmottianum

Plumbaginaceae

Diamond-shaped, dark green, smooth foliage. Turns red in fall. Tubular flowers in terminal clusters.

Plant Form or Habit: spreading

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: groundcover

Propagation: division stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium low

Flower Color: bright blue

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 12"

Width: 12 - 18"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Light loamy soil. Hardy when established. Generally trouble free. Needs winter protection.

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