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ribwort plantain
Plantago lanceolata
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eurasia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatoredibleerosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation