Coast Plantain

Plantago elongata

Native to:
Canada, Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Plantago
Species:
Plantago elongata
USDA Symbol:
PLBI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI