Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Plumbago, Leadwort)
Gentian blue blooms emerge above foliage of small shiny, oval green leaves that turn bronze-red-maroon in fall. Mat-forming habit. Groundcover.
Blooms late July to September
6-10″ x 12-18″ spread
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
| Zone | Zone 5 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Consistent Moisture |
Dark violet, thin daisy-like flowers grow thickly on green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to late fall
1.5-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Light yellow petals with a yellow throat rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.
The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.
Blooms early to mid-summer
1.5 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Diploid
Bud Builder
Extended Bloom
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Dormant
Fragrant
Rich buttery yellow petals with a small green throat rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.
The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.
Blooms early to mid-summer
1 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Diploid
Rebloomer
Extended Bloomer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Dormant
Fragrant
Yellow flowers, dark green foliage, scent of anise(black licorice) when bruised. blooms late summer to mid fall. 2-4 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide, moderate growth rate, full sun to partial shade.
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Lilac purple bell-shaped flowers open on upright spears on low mounds of green foliage.
Blooms early to late summer
1.5 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Rabbit resistant
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Tubular pink-tinged white flowers bloom opposite each on stems of dark green foliage. Moderate growth rate. Host plant of the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.
Blooms mid summer to fall
2-3 ft tall x 1.5-2.5 ft wide
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Tolerant to juglone