Chinese leadwort has arching reddish stems, pale blue late-season flowers and leaves that turn red before falling in autumn.
- Height
- 60–130 cm / 2–4.3 ft
- Spread
- 60–122 cm / 2–4 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Fall, Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 7b–9b
Planting
Plant in full sun or partial shade with well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Give this spreading shrub room in a border, on a bank or in a large container.
Care
Prune surviving woody stems hard in spring to encourage flowering on new growth. Water regularly during extreme heat, even where the plant otherwise tolerates drier soil.
Before planting: Unsuitable for full shade.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
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