Georgia Indian Plantain

Arnoglossum sulcatum

Georgia Indian Plantain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Arnoglossum
Species:
Arnoglossum sulcatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
White, Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats like wet meadows and stream banks