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    Also Known As

    • Plantago major 'Atropurpurea'
    • Burgundy Plantain
    • Purple-leaved Plantain
    • Red-leaved Plantain

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

    3.5" | $12

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    Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' plant details

    Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with black, bronze, burgundy, green and purple foliage. In spring and summer green and tan flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen black, bronze, burgundy, green and purple
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and tan blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, fall color, ornamental, self-sowing, textural

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This handsome foliage plant (which can spread) forms a clump of lance-shaped leaves which are a bronzy-purple above and bronzy green beneath. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A Hosta relative, this clumper will hold it's rich color even in full sun with adequate water – also part shade will do. Not fussy about soil…wet soils, bogs, pond edge. Ours reseeds around in the lawn, we like it! 8-10" tall and 12-18" wide, flower stalks are pretty but this baby is all about FOLIAGE!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Plantago major 'Rubrifolia' plant

    How to Grow Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • burgundy
      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • green
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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