Plumbago

Plumbago, Leadwort

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Plumbaginaceae - Leadwort Family

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides: Lungwort, Plumbago

Location on campus: on the north side of the sidewalk leading to the shade-garden area north of Meyer Library.

• Leaves alternate, deciduous, obovate, bright to light green with ciliate margins; about 3" long and 1/2 as wide
• Grows 12" tall and 18" wide; tends to spread with age
• Has deep blue flowers in summer to late fall in axils of leaves
• Prefers part shade to full sun, well-drained soil