FLOWER Plubago Plant

You Need To Know This Month

Plumbago auriculata, It is sometimes called Cape Plumbago, leadwort, or sky flower. The names Plumbago and Leadwort have been passed down through history from an ancient Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder,. Something about the ethereal bluish hue of the plant reminded him of the lead, thus plumbago. Latin for “resembling lead.” is the classic blue plumbago, native to South Africa. Though non-native, this species is considered a Florida-Friendly plant.

Flower Facts

Plumbago is used extensively as a magical plant and for treating wounds, skin disorders, and headaches. It is a popular eco-garden plant that attracts birds and butterflies.

Plumbago’s tendency to cause rashes gives the plant one of its common names, blister leaf. It gets its toxic properties from the chemical compound Plumbagin, which it produces in its roots. Plumbagin is currently being studied as a cancer treatment. Although most Plumbago varieties have blue flowers, some cultivars may have white or even pinkish flowers.