Ceratostigma plumbaginoides – Hardy Plumbago Live Starter Plant | 4–8 Inches Tall | Blue Flowering Groundcover | Fall Color Perennial | Shade Tolerant

Add vibrant late-season color to your garden with Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, commonly known as Hardy Plumbago. This well-rooted starter plant forms a low-growing, spreading mat of foliage that produces brilliant gentian-blue flowers from late summer into fall. Its foliage often turns attractive reddish-bronze in autumn, adding even more seasonal interest. Perfect for groundcover, borders, and edging, this easy-care perennial thrives in a variety of conditions and is ideal for filling gaps in the landscape. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live plumbago starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches
✔️ Shipped in 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot
✔️ Well-rooted, healthy plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hardy Plumbago
Botanical Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (groundcover)
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Size: Up to 12 inches tall (spreading habit)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Cut back old growth in early spring to encourage fresh new foliage. Great for edging paths or planting in mass for a dense groundcover effect.