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    Plantago maritima

    Also Known As

    • Coastal Plantain

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Plantago maritima plant details

    Plantago maritima is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In 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 sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plantago maritima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: green and tan blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plantago maritima

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This herbaceous perennial grows to about 6 inches tall and is an important plant for attracting caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. The young leaves have a delicious flavor to humans as well, and can be eaten raw or cooked, or as an acceptable addition to a mixed salad. The plant flowers June to August, and seeds ripen from August to September. Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. Host plant for many invertebrates Alaska Native Food (Winter Use Food) Found in short turf in salt marshes near the sea and by streams in mountains, usually in saline or wet soils. Communitites located in Coastal Salt Marsh, Coastal Strand, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 492 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Gardening facts about Plantago maritima plant

    How to Grow Plantago maritima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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