Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Plantago

Species:

Plantago rhodosperma

USDA Symbol:

PLRH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a winter annual/short-lived perennial of disturbed prairie and rangeland, it recolonizes quickly after fire from seed bank.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in prairies and open fields

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI