Broadleaf plantain seeds
€2.95
Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 150 seeds (0.08g). A hardy perennial herb native to Europe and widespread throughout Ireland, it forms a low rosette of broad, ribbed leaves 10–30cm tall with upright flower spikes rich in nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects. Young leaves are edible, slightly bitter and earthy, and the plant has long been valued in traditional folk herbalism, with crushed leaves applied as a soothing poultice for minor cuts, stings and insect bites. It adapts to almost any soil, from compacted clay to sandy loam, and is drought-tolerant once established, making excellent ground cover. A tough, low-maintenance native for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting in Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 5 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Seed is tiny and best sown on the surface of moist compost or soil from March to September, pressed in gently but left uncovered, as light aids germination. Keep evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually within two to three weeks. Thin or transplant to 20–30cm spacing once large enough to handle, in full sun or part shade. Establishes readily as ground cover once rooted. Store seed cool and dry until sowing.
