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Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' (Purple-leaf plantain)
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0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'
Other names
Purple-leaf plantain
Genus
Plantago Plantago
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubrifolia' _ 'Rubrifolia' is an evergreen perennial. A cultivar of the common weed, this plant is grown for its large purple, ribbed leaves that lay flat to form a mat.
Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Purple in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' (Purple-leaf plantain) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any soil, preferably in a sunny position for good leaf colour. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'
Other names
Purple-leaf plantain
Genus
Plantago Plantago
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubrifolia' _ 'Rubrifolia' is an evergreen perennial. A cultivar of the common weed, this plant is grown for its large purple, ribbed leaves that lay flat to form a mat.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Purple in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' (Purple-leaf plantain) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any soil, preferably in a sunny position for good leaf colour. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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