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Plumbago zeylanicaPlumbago zeylanica

Wild Leadwort

In Stock: 0.044 lb (Total:0.044lb)

Plumbago zeylanica

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

33,506

Quantity:

0.04 lb

Collected in:

Hawaii

Crop year:

2019

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1826497

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required, soaking in warm water may improve germination time

Stratification: none required

Germination: Germination generally takes place in 10-25 days. Transplant seedlings when they have thier 3rd or 4th leaf. From here keep well watered.

Other: Grows easily from seed

Introducing the Plumbago zeylanica, also known as Ceylon Leadwort or Doctorbush! This herbaceous plant has a pantropical distribution and is beloved for its beautiful white flowers which boast tubes as long as 28mm. Its leaves are petiolate or sessile and have ovate, lance-elliptic, or spatulate to oblanceolate blades that measure 5-9cm in length. Inflorescences are 3-15cm in length, making this plant an eye-catching addition to any garden or landscape. Plumbago zeylanica is a versatile plant, with glabrous stems that can climb, prostrate, or be erect. Carl Linnaeus originally described the paleotropical P. zeylanica and neotropical P. scandens as separate species, but they are now considered synonymous. Capsules contain reddish brown to dark brown seeds and have a length of 7.5-8mm. Visit plants.usda.gov for more information on this wonderful plant!