A native British, evergreen wildflower of grasslands. It is a foodplant for a range caterpillars including the Garden Tiger Moth, which we see in our Horfield garden. The seed provide food for garden birds in winter providing you don't prume/mow the seed heads.
It grows up to 50cm tall and 30cm across in full sun and a moist but well-drained soil. Its tiny brown and white flowers are wind pollinated.
Ribwort plantain / Plantago lanceolata
Position: Wildflower meadow / Lawn
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)
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