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ribwort plantain

Plantago lanceolata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

Ribwort plantain is a hardy perennial wildflower with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and distinctive cylindrical flower spikes. It thrives in sunny spots and poor soils, making it useful for naturalized areas and meadows.

Overview

Form: Rosette
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 0.5–2′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy: evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Zone 5aZone 9b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Harvest Season

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eurasia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatoredibleerosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed, division

ribwort plantain

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with

ribwort plantain

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Forest Layer Placement

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with