species 3,246 observations

Blue Leadwort

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Field notes

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21 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Snowberry Clearwing 20

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Erosion Poor soil
Habit: Horizontal Spreading
Plant type: Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.