Plumbago Species, Indian Leadwort, Scarlet Leadwort, Whorled Plantain

Plumbagoindica

Family
Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Plumbago (plum-BAY-go)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Plumbago coccinea
Plumbago rosea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

De Leon Springs, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Central, AL (Zone 7b) | December 2008 | neutral

This is my first year with this lovely plant as a container tender perennial. It's now blooming indoor and is a great source for cut flo...Read More

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| April 2003 | neutral

I have come across this plant in greenhouse research. It is a short day/long night plant, meaning it needs to get less than a certain am...Read More

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