Plantago maritima
$7.15 – $14.50
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This herbaceous perennial grows to about 6 inches tall and is an important plant for attracting caterpillars and butterflies to the garden.
The young leaves have a delicious flavor to humans as well, and can be eaten raw or cooked, or as an acceptable addition to a mixed salad.
The plant flowers June to August, and seeds ripen from August to September.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate, High
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies
| Ecological Value | Host plant for many invertebrates. |
|---|---|
| Container | 4"-O, RP, 1-Gal, 4", 4"S |
| Historical Uses | Alaska Native Food (Winter Use Food) |
| Distribution | Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 492 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Short turf in salt marshes near the sea and by streams in mountains, usually in saline or wet soils. |
