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Plantago ovata
Also Known As
- Plantago brunnea
- Plantago fastigiata
- Plantago gooddingii
- Plantago insularis
- Plantago minima
- Blonde Psyllium
- Desert Indianwheat
- Desert Plantain
- Indian Plantago
- Isabgol
- Woolly Plantain
Plant type
herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 8"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 2a-12
Plantago ovata plant details
Plantago ovata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green and tan flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plantago ovata
- Plant type: annual / biennial herb
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and tan blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: medicinal, native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plantago ovata
- USDA Zones: 2a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Plantago ovata
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Plantago ovata plant
How to Grow Plantago ovata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- green
- tan
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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