ceratostigma
Ceratostigma abyssinicum
USDA zones9 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
Garden uses
Notes
Ceratostigma (Ceratostigma abyssinicum) is an evergreen shrub for hedges. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Blue flowers open in mid to late summer. It reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Mexican heather, and Queen Elizabeth rose.
Native range
Horn of Africa, Kenya, and Sudan.