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

Synonym:Plumbago rosea

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting