Plantago arborescens
Branched Plantain
Family |
Plantaginaceae |
Genus |
Plantago |
Species |
arborescens |
Category |
Perennials, Weeds |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-5 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 to 34 |
Height |
0.6 m |
Spread |
0.1 m |
General Description |
A dwarf plant with needle-shaped leaves. The green, spiny leaves radiate individually from each of the stems. |
Landscape |
Border, edging, or as a single specimen. |
Cultivation |
Full sun to partial-shade in well-drained, moist soil. |
Shape |
Short and bushy. |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Coastlines, as well as medium mountain ranges close to 1000 m above sea level. |
Notable Specimens |
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate from seed. |