Leadwort
Plumbago zeylanica
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low-moderate |
| Sun | Partial shade, shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
2-4' × 2-4' |
| Flowering Season | May-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Lance head shaped, waxy leaves |
| Fruit | Reddish brown, one seed per capsule |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2500-4000 ft. |
| Description | One of the best blooming plants for shady areas in the southern portion of Arizona. The abundant show of white flowers, and the purple color of the leaves create a beautiful understory when planted with foothills palo verde (Parkinsonia microphylla), mesquite (Prosopis velutina), or catclaw acacia (Acacia greggii). In habitat this plant likes densely vegetated wash edges, and is best planted in well draining soils. With enough water stems can become almost vine-like reaching into the lower branches of trees. |
