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    Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies'

    Also Known As

    • False Plumbago

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10a

    Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies' plant details

    Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies' plant

    How to Grow Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Xera Skies'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Palmgold'

    aka Desert Skys Plumbago, Palmgold Chinese Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Palmgold' flower, foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Ceratostigma willmottianum 'My Love'

    aka Ceratostigma x willmottianum 'My Love', Blue Leadwood, My Love Golden Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-2'

    Width: 10"-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ceratostigma willmottianum 'My Love' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Ceratostigma willmottianum

    aka Ceratostigma willmotianum, Chinese Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ceratostigma willmottianum flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

    aka Leadwort, Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Ceratostigma plumbaginoides flower by Almost Eden
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    Ceratostigma minus

    aka Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Ceratostigma minus flower by Xemendura
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