{"product_id":"ceratostigma-plumbaginoides","title":"Ceratostigma","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma (\u003cem\u003eCeratostigma plumbaginoides\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly known as Dwarf Plumbago or Hardy Blue Plumbago, is a stunning low-growing perennial groundcover prized for its exceptional combination of vivid cobalt-blue flowers and brilliant autumn foliage color. From late summer through fall, a time when most perennials are winding down, Ceratostigma bursts into its finest display — covering itself in clusters of intense, true-blue flowers while the foliage simultaneously begins its transformation to glowing shades of bronze-red and burgundy. This rare combination of late-season bloom and brilliant fall color makes it one of the most uniquely valuable perennials for the four-season garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, delivering well-rooted specimens that establish readily and spread steadily to form dense, weed-suppressing mats. Ceratostigma thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soil types, including dry and rocky conditions. Its spreading rhizomatous habit makes it a natural choice for slopes, banks, front-of-border edging, and underplanting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant True-Blue Late-Season Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cobalt-blue flowers from late summer through fall fill a critical gap in the garden calendar when few other perennials are at their peak, providing vital late-season color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular Fall Foliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves transform to brilliant bronze-red and burgundy in autumn, providing a stunning simultaneous display of blue flowers against glowing red foliage — a truly exceptional seasonal combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable Groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading rhizomatous habit forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat adaptable to a wide range of conditions including dry soil, rocky sites, and partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-Season Pollinator Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e True-blue flowers provide a critical late-season nectar source for bumblebees, native bees, and butterflies as other floral resources diminish in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, requires minimal supplemental irrigation and thrives with little ongoing care — an outstanding choice for low-maintenance landscape applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; mature height 6–12 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Blooms late summer through fall (August–October). Cut back to the ground in late winter to encourage fresh, vigorous new growth each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277948596438,"sku":"2CRTPMB4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/CERATOSTIGMA_plumbaginoides.png?v=1779305608","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/ceratostigma-plumbaginoides","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}