Birth flower for November 29
Scarlet leadwort
Meaning: a passionate heart
A close relative of blue plumbago in the leadwort family. The name Plumbago comes from the Latin for lead, often explained by an old belief that the plant cured lead poisoning. Scarlet five-petalled flowers open up long spikes from bottom to top, and it copes well with part shade. Its roots contain a harsh compound and were used in traditional medicine.