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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort plantain )
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Plantago lanceolata
Other names
English plantain, Ribwort plantain
Genus
Plantago Plantago
Species
P. lanceolata - P. lanceolata is a rosette-forming perennial herb with green basal leaves that are lanceolate with 3-5 strong parallel veins. It has long stems with small, pointed flowers from spring until summer.
Plantago lanceolata is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Brown in Spring; Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
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Where to grow
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort plantain ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Banks and Slopes, Flavouring food and drinks, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile and moist, but well-drained soil. Will grow naturally in meadows and on road sites.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Plantago lanceolata
Other names
English plantain, Ribwort plantain
Genus
Plantago Plantago
Species
P. lanceolata - P. lanceolata is a rosette-forming perennial herb with green basal leaves that are lanceolate with 3-5 strong parallel veins. It has long stems with small, pointed flowers from spring until summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Spring; Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
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Where to grow
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort plantain ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Banks and Slopes, Flavouring food and drinks, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile and moist, but well-drained soil. Will grow naturally in meadows and on road sites.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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