Overview
Plantago webbii is a herbaceous perennial, subshrub herbaceous perennial in the genus Plantago, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with broad or narrow leaves foliage. Plantago webbii 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 webbii is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Plantago genus, known for its broad or narrow leaves and elongated flower stalks that rely on wind pollination. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a tolerance for acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, Plantago webbii is suitable for ground cover and offers edible leaves as well as medicinal uses, with interest during 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 webbii 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 webbii
- 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 webbii?
Plantago webbii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plantago webbii need?
Plantago webbii 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 webbii hardy in the UK?
Plantago webbii 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 webbii?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.
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'