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Leadwort, Summer Snow
Scientific Name: Plumbago scandens L.
Synonym: Plumbago mexicana
Family: Plumbaginaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 9-11 Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun Origin: South of the USA, down to South America, in Arizona, grows in canyons, between 2500 and 4000 feet elevation (750-1200 m) Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or vine, up to 10 feet tall (3 m) Watering Needs: Regular water

Blooming Habits:
White flowers