Plantain

A pretty twist on a potent medicinal plant. Extra frilly, deep plum-colored leaves and long flowering stalks. An excellent choice for those who wish to grow plantain but prefer a more refined variety without the “weedy” appearance of the naturalized green type. With edible, lightly bitter leaves this variety lends color to salads and makes a fine spinach substitute. The leaves can be used externally as a natural soothing remedy for bites, burns, rashes and poison ivy. The perfect herbal ornamental!

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-28 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/16"
  
• Plant Spacing: 8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Plantago major
  

Growing Tips: Perennial. Store seeds in refrigerator for 1 week to hasten germination. direct sow outdoors in spring, about the time of last frost. Snip individual leaves as needed or harvest roots in autumn.