GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Plantain

Plantago major · Perennial

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
13–70 cm × 15–70 cm
Soil
Moist but well–drained; tolerates heavy and compacted soils; pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral; types Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Flowering
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Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

Watch out for

Aphids: Squash by hand or spray with a strong jet of water; use insecticidal soap if severe.

Red spider mites: Increase humidity by watering regularly and spray with horticultural oil or water jet.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a fungicide labelled for use on ornamentals if necessary.

Downy mildew: Remove affected leaves and avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

Slugs and snails: Use beer traps, copper tape barriers, or iron phosphate-based pellets to control populations.

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