Overview
Plantago depressa is a herbaceous perennial, subshrub herbaceous perennial in the genus Plantago, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with broad or narrow leaves foliage. Plantago depressa grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ground cover, edible leaves and medicinal uses.
About
Plantago depressa is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Plantago genus, which includes around 200 species of mostly herbaceous plants. This cultivar features broad or narrow leaves and produces elongated flower stalks with inconspicuous flowers that rely on wind for pollination. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects with well-drained, fertile soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as ground cover and has edible and medicinal leaves, with interest primarily in spring and summer.
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, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Plantago depressa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial, Subshrub
- Foliage
- Broad or narrow leaves
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Edible leaves, Medicinal uses
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Plantago depressa
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Plantago depressa?
Plantago depressa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plantago depressa need?
Plantago depressa 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 depressa hardy in the UK?
Plantago depressa 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 depressa?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.
More in the Plantago genus
- PlantagoEnglishman's foot
- Plantago albicans
- Plantago asiatica 'Variegata' (v)
- Plantago ciliata
- Plantago lagopus
- Plantago lanceolataribwort plantain
- Plantago lanceolata 'Blond Bomi-noka'
- Plantago major 'Rosularis'rose plantain
