Woolly Plantain
Formats
The leaves of this species are covered by a villus that gives them a whitish coloration. They have a thick and lignified strain that branches out, so the plant forms quite lax lawns in dry and hot areas, generally on roadsides and fields of crops.
Medicinal plant.
Use
Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Restoration
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | May, June, Spring |
Botanical information
| Common name | PLANTAGO ALBICANS - Woolly Plantain |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
| Seeds per gram | 500 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil type | Loam, Light, Poor |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Dry |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Planting & care
Direct sowing in spring and autumn.
It has medicinal applications as a laxative.
Very common in scrubs and farm margins, preferably on basic soils. It is distributed throughout the Mediterranean region.
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