Overview
Plantago uniflora Hook. f. is a herbaceous perennial, subshrub herbaceous perennial in the genus Plantago, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with broad or narrow leaves foliage. Plantago uniflora Hook. f. 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
Littorella uniflora (vernacular name: (American) shoreweed) is a species of aquatic flowering plant native to the Azores, Morocco, most of Europe excluding the dry southeast, Iceland, and the Faroes. It prefers to live mostly submerged in nutrient-poor freshwater habitats.
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 uniflora Hook. f. 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 uniflora Hook. f.
- 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 uniflora Hook. f.?
Plantago uniflora Hook. f. prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plantago uniflora Hook. f. need?
Plantago uniflora Hook. f. 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 uniflora Hook. f. hardy in the UK?
Plantago uniflora Hook. f. 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 uniflora Hook. f.?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.
More in the Plantago genus
- PlantagoEnglishman's foot
- Plantago albicans
- Plantago asiatica 'Variegata' (v)
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- Plantago depressa
- Plantago lagopus
- Plantago lanceolataribwort plantain
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