Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Gentian blue flowers from mid-August to October over glossy foliage 8-12" tall and wide. Leaves turn maroon red in fall. Unbeatable groundcover that looks good with almost anything.
Full sun to light shade. Prefers fertile well-drained soil but will survive in less than perfect conditions. Mulch in winter. Late to emerge in spring.
Leadwort, Plumbago