Greater Plantain

Attractive rosettes of almost round, reddish pur

Attractive rosettes of almost round, reddish purple leaves and tall spikes of tiny tubular flowers in summer. Though it is often considered a weed this plant is a great medicinal herb. The fresh or dried leaves can be used for rubbing in to insect bites to soothe the itching. 'Rubrifolia' is also less invasive than most plantains.Position: full sunSoil: neutral to acid, moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: whiteOther features: attractive reddish brown leaves and brown flower spikesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide plants in springGoes well with: Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', Melissa officinalis, Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', Petroselium crispum, Ocimum sativum, Mentha spicata

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