Hoary plantain

Plantago media

Plantago

Plantaginaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Hoary plantain is an extremely hardy perennial herb that thrives in poor soils and requires virtually no maintenance. Plant in well-draining soil and water sparingly as it tolerates drought well once established. This resilient wildflower self-seeds readily and is perfect for naturalized meadow gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 16″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania

Altay

Amur

Austria

Baltic States

Belarus

Belgium

Bulgaria

Buryatiya

Central European Rus

Chile South

Chita

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

East European Russia

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 28, 2019 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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