Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)

Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)Hardy, herbaceous, late summer flowering perennial groundcover Description: Bears terminal, spike like clusters of brilliant azure blue flowers resembling woodland phlox; autumn foliage is richly red tinted Habit: Spreading by rhizomes; grows 12 inches high and 18 or more inches wide Culture: Prefers evenly moist but well drained soil and full sun to light shade; rich garden loam Attributes: Attracts butterflies, fall color, drought tolerant, deer

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flowering shrub

Those native to central China and Siberia (varieties of Paeonia lactiflora) were first introduced to the West by the 18th century and by 1784 breeding with the European peony was occurring in France and Britain

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lustrous dark green foliage

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Culture: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

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Culture: Prefers well-drained but evenly moist garden loam and some shade

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