Plantago lanceolata
Plantain
Common names: Lance-leaved plantain, Snake tongue
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Description
Plantain with its narrow, lance-shaped leaves is a hardy wild herb that thrives almost everywhere. The young leaves taste slightly bitter and peppery in salads. When dried they can be used to make a mild tea and are a reliable perennial guest in natural gardens.
Care instructions
Sow from April in a shallow bed or simply place it in a sunny to partially shaded spot where it will self-establish. It requires little water and no fertilization. Harvest the young leaves continuously from the rosette, and it will regrow tenderly again.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lean, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
Months
Mar–Apr
Propagation
Methods
- From seed
- Division
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