Description
This is Narrowleaf Plantain.
Narrowleaf Plantain species description: Narrowleaf Plantain is drought tolerant. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9. Narrowleaf Plantain is a magical plant with tons of uses that seems to grow pretty much anywhere with a little light. The leaves have a rich savory nutrient-dense flavor that. We include it in our salads, teas, tinctures, salves, you name it. It’s drought tolerant and can compete with grass, so it often grows on the edges of paths and is always available when you need it most. If you grow it in ideal garden conditions, you may get some monster plants.
| Seeds Per Gram: | 550 |
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| SKU: | FH8 |
| Common Name: | Narrowleaf Plantain |
| Latin Name: | Plantago lanceolata |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Tree (species): | drought tolerant |
| Other Common Names: | Plantain, English Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Ribleaf, Lamb’s Tongue, Buckhorn |
| Lifecycle: | Perennial |
| Forest Layer: | Herb |
| Food Type: | Vegetable, Herb |
| Height: | 18-24in |
| Width: | 9-12in |
| Hardiness (species): | 5-9 |
| Sun: | Full, Partial |
| PNW Naturalized: | Yes |
| Habitats: | Lawn, Meadow |
| Soil PH: | 6-8 |
| Soil Type: | Sand, Loam, Clay, Heavy Clay |
| Water Needs: | Average |
| Propagation: | seed |
| Wildlife Supported: | Moths, Butterflies |
| Food Uses: | Plantain has been consumed as human food since prehistory. |
| Sources: | pfaf.org wikipedia.org wikipedia.org davesgarden.com |
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