Plantago media - P9

Description
The Hoary plantain (Plantago media) is an upright, evergreen perennial that produces white flowers from May to July. Its pointed, ovate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 cm and spreads to around 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Hoary plantain are dark green, pointed-ovate and basal.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Plantago media forms white flowers from May.

Use
Natural garden, medicinal plant