groovestem Indian plantain
Arnoglossum plantagineum
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 5 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil pH
- Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Garden uses
Notes
Groovestem Indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum) is a perennial for meadow gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. The glossy leaves grow mostly at the base and look striking, while the white summer flowers are small. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Buffalo grass, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Gentian.
Native range
AL, AR, GA, IA, and 17 more places. See all 21
AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, and WI; ON.