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Plantago lanceolata

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Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Plantago (plan-TA-go) (Info)
Species: lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Plantago altissima
Synonym:Plantago lanceolata var. sphaerostachya

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Category:
Herbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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1 positive
2 neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	artemisifolia	On May 11, 2005, artemisifolia from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: In Scotland, the Gaidhlig name for this plant is "Slan lus" -roughly, 'plant of healing.' It stops swelling and is in general rather useful. Nice flowers too.
Negative	cherishlife	On Nov 12, 2004, cherishlife from Pocola, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: The USDA has this plant listed as a noxious weed for Arkansas and Iowa.
Neutral	CaptMicha	On Jun 20, 2004, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) wrote: Invasive but pretty. Also serves as a host plant to a vast number of lepidoptera and is used in many herbal remedies.
Neutral	Baa	On Sep 23, 2001, Baa wrote: Perennial from Europe mainly Great Britain which has spread throughout the world. Has rosettes of linear, lanceolate, mid green, ribbed (3-7) leaves which can be hairless or slightly downy. Bears tall spikes of minature bull rush like flowers. Flowers April - October. Adores grassland and has very little in terms of soil needs, it grows in sunny positions and will happily live in the lawn like its relatives. Can be used in a poultice on boils and sores for its antiseptic properties. It has very similar properties to Plantago major and can be used for the same things. This particular species has in the past been used for stiffening fine linen and can be used to make paper.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cordele, Georgia
Benton, Kentucky
Brookeville, Maryland
Maplewood, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York
Millersburg, Pennsylvania

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