About
Plantago argentea, the silver plantain, is an ornamental, low-growing perennial producing basal rosettes of silvery-hairy, narrow leaves and slender spikes of small, wind-pollinated flowers. A rewarding and decorative plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Plantago, the plantains, are annuals, perennials and subshrubs with simple, broad or narrow leaves in basal rosettes and slender, cylindrical or ovoid spikes of small, wind-pollinated flowers. Most are common grassland plants; some are ornamental.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.