Overview
Plantago triandra is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Plantago, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Plantago triandra grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens.
About
Plantago triandra is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae that is endemic to New Zealand. Plants of this species of plantain are perennial with a rosette habit, with angular-ovate leaves, tiny calyces, numerous seeds, and often sessile flowers and fruiting capsules. The species is considered to be not threatened. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for wildlife gardens. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Plantago
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Plantago triandra size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Plantago triandra
- Propagation
- Propagates by seed, wind pollinated
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf beetles, weevils and caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Plantago triandra?
Plantago triandra prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Plantago triandra need?
Plantago triandra 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Plantago triandra hardy in the UK?
Plantago triandra has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Plantago triandra?
Propagates by seed, wind pollinated.
More in the Plantago genus
- PlantagoEnglishman's foot
- Plantago albicans
- Plantago asiatica 'Variegata' (v)
- Plantago ciliata
- Plantago depressa
- Plantago lagopus
- Plantago lanceolataribwort plantain
- Plantago lanceolata 'Blond Bomi-noka'