Overview
Plantago cordata is a plant with a herbaceous perennial, subshrub habit in the genus Plantago, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with broad or narrow leaves foliage. Plantago cordata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include meadows, grasslands and road verges. It is native to Ontario.
About
Plantago cordata is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name heartleaf plantain. It is native to eastern North America, where it is distributed throughout eastern Canada and the eastern United States.
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About the genus
Plantago is a genus of about 200 species of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, commonly called plantains or fleaworts. The common name plantain is shared with the unrelated cooking plantain. Most are herbaceous plants, though a few are subshrubs growing to 60 centimetres tall.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Plantago
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Plantago cordata size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial, Subshrub
- Foliage
- Broad or narrow leaves
- Suggested uses
- Meadows, Grasslands, Road verges
- Native to
- Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Plantago cordata
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Plantago cordata?
Plantago cordata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plantago cordata need?
Plantago cordata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Plantago cordata hardy in the UK?
Plantago cordata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Plantago cordata?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.