Sweet Plantain Herb, Broadleaf (Plantago major)
Regular price $18.95Sweet Plantain Herb, also known Common Plantain or Broadleaf Plantain, is a perennial or self-seeding annual herb native to Europe and Asia. Common Plantain is way more than just a common weed. This magical healer is one of the most widely abundant and dispersed medicinal crops cultivated around the world.
A popular ingredient in herbal salves and other holistic products, Plantago major is used for skin soothing effects and is super effective in relieving itching and swelling from bee stings, insect bites, and rashes. Medicinally, this plant is astringent, cooling, antimicrobial, antiviral, antitoxin, and the list goes on.
Plant Type:
Perennial Herb, self-seeding, grown as an Annual in colder climates
Harvest Season:
Spring - Fall
Mature Size:
Average height and width of 2-12 in.
Soil & Moisture:
Grows well in a variety of soil conditions and will really grow just about anywhere. But for cultivation, it really likes rich, moist and well-draining soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Sweet Plantain Herb is grown from seed and is capable of harvest now and within growing season.
