Unknown Ground Cover

This is an unknown ground cover I've grown for many years. Unfortunately I cannot identify the genus or cultivar. It was labeled as "Pulmonaria, lungwort" when I planted it; and I have ignored it all this time. There is no match for it in the data base so I refer to it as a NOID ground cover. It blooms beginning about the first week in August and lasts through the end of the month with myriads of baby blue flowers. Leaves are a pleasing solid medium green. I feel it is worthy of banner status even though unidentified. But I leave that decision to the moderator.

This is the photo the banner was taken from on August 14th. If one looks closely there are a few sprigs of peppermint invading the bed from a nearby planting. They are harmless since they are easily pulled out and discarded. Plants are still in full bloom as of today, September 4, 2020.

Banner Photo
Close Up Of Bloom

It's really pretty. At first glance, my thought went to Vinca.

It's groundcover Plumbago, isn't it?



Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)

zuzu-
Yep, that's it! Thanks so much!

It is very pretty, and I am glad it is now identified! Good work, Zuzu

How very cheerful and cute are the groundcovers, and now no longer a mystery. Indeed at this site, daily we are introduced to wonderful images and bonus knowledge. Thanks to the members and fine administrators.

Great banner Leon!

Leon,

Beautiful banner and pics. Thank you for posting the full size pics.

I grew Plumbago one year, but I didn't have the space for it and if I grow it again, I'd plant it into a container. Love the blue flowers and the reddish fall color of the leaves.

Leon, very pretty banner!

Charming!

wildflowers said:It's really pretty. At first glance, my thought went to Vinca.

My thought, too,

Yes, it IS worthy, Leon!

Very pretty banner, and image.....nice distribution of color between foliage & blooms.
A calming colorful combo.

I love plants that spread via rhizomes.
Must get some for our garden.

Very pretty and calming banner...reminded me of a song...You got the rhythm and I got the blues!!!

Many thanks everyone for taking the time to leave your wonderful comments, thumbs and acorns! Specifically: @CarolineScott , @chhari55, @cocoajuno, @crawgarden, @dirtdorphins , @EscondidoCal, @Fleur569 , @Frenchy21, @greenappleagnes, @HemNorth, @krobra, @lovemyhouse, @MargieNY @Marilyn , @plantmanager, @pod, @touchofsky, @vic , @wildflowers and @zuzu. I am thankful to each of you who make this forum such an interesting and educational part of NGA. I can't emphasize enough how informative this forum is to some of us, especially me.

Leon, not to embarrass you, but think I speak for the group,
you are very much appreciated & beloved here.

BTW. I was able to find a 1 gal for $9 + tax, at my favorite local nursery, El Plantio.
So will pop over this coming week after the heat subsides a little......112 F today......a relatively cool 100 by Tues.

Hope everyone is safe & healthy.

Please tree-mail me if you would like some potentially live-saving info about avoiding COVID-19.

EscondidoCal said:Leon, not to embarrass you, but think I speak for the group,
you are very much appreciated & beloved here.

Aawwww.....
Very kind words my friend...stay cool in that heat!