Greater plantain
Scientific name: Plantago major
Family: Plantaginaceae
Other common names; rat's-tail
Flowering time: June to October
Height: to 20cm
Growing conditions: disturbed ground
Nectar source for:
Food source for: many insects
Description
A plant which is very resistant to treading, and is tolerant of both drought and water-logging.
How to identify: The broad, oval leaves of greater plantain form a rosette flush to the ground from which the yellow-green flower spikes rise up. The flowers are small and packed closely together, and the leaves are tough, elastic and resilient to trampling.
How to propagate: Self- and wind pollinated, propagates by seed produced prolifically through the growing season.
Family: Plantaginaceae
Other common names; rat's-tail
Flowering time: June to October
Height: to 20cm
Growing conditions: disturbed ground
Nectar source for:
Food source for: many insects
Description
A plant which is very resistant to treading, and is tolerant of both drought and water-logging.
How to identify: The broad, oval leaves of greater plantain form a rosette flush to the ground from which the yellow-green flower spikes rise up. The flowers are small and packed closely together, and the leaves are tough, elastic and resilient to trampling.
How to propagate: Self- and wind pollinated, propagates by seed produced prolifically through the growing season.