Plantago asiatica

Plantago asiatica

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | India | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Kuril Is. | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Ogasawara-shoto | Russia | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Plantago
Species:
Plantago asiatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification for 2-4 weeks; surface sow on moist soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash