| Scarlet Leadwort | |
| Indian Leadwort | |
| Whorled Plantain |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Offsets |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
