PLUMBAGO 



(From the Latin plumbum, lead) 

 Plumbaginacett 



Plumbago Larpentae (*Ceraiosiigma plumhaginoides; 

 Valor ddia phimbaginoides) 



English Name: Leadwort. 



CHINA MID-AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER 



SMALL flowers of deep blue, gradually turning violet, profusely born 

 in dense heads on shrubby branching red stems, forming persistent 

 leafy tufts from six to twelve inches high. Excellent for edging in the 



herbaceous border on 



account of its brilliant 

 color and neat habit, and 

 for the rock garden. 



A hardy perennial of 

 easy cultureinwarm, light 

 soil, and full sun. Re- 

 quires a covering of leaves 

 or litter in winter. 



Propagate by division. 



*Nanie most approved by 

 botanical authorities. 



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