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Plumbago
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plumbago
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A wiry, mat-forming ground cover that is covered in small, 5-petaled blue flowers from mid to late summer. Fall color can be any combination of orange-red, crimson and near purple burgundy.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Plumbago get?
About 6-12" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Plumbago need?
Full Sun to Full Shade.
How much water does Plumbago need?
Low water use.
Will Plumbago grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Plumbago in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Plumbago wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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