How to Grow and Care for Indian plantain

Pale Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum atriplicifolium) is an herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America that will grow from 91 to 183 cm tall. It blooms in summer with clusters of tiny white tubular flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers soils that do not dry out. Ideal for woodland cottage or native plant gardens.

Another name for groovestem indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum) is prairie indian plantain. It’s a member of the sunflower family and is indigenous to North America. The specific epithet of “plantagineum” is Latin for “plantain.” That’s because the leaves of this plant are similar to those of plantain. It produces a tiny brown seed with white hair growing at the tip.

Florida cacalia, native to Florida’s wetlands, is a distinctive perennial herb standing out with its large, broadly lanceolate leaves that clasp directly at the stem, creating a textured, tall silhouette. Its creamy-white flower clusters form flat-topped arrays blooming from late spring to fall, attracting a variety of pollinators. Adapting to its marshy home, florida cacalia thrives in full to partial sun, embodying the lush, wild spirit of its environment.