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Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian Plantain

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  • Product Info

    Pale Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum atriplicifolium)
    Aster Family
    Pale Indian Plantain is a striking, and unusual woodland or prairie wildflower. Irregularly shaped basal leaves are up to 8" long and form a dense cluster at the base of the plant. The stout stem is a deep purple or red color and contrasts beautifully with the stiff leaves. Small clusters of white flowers are designed especially for wasps--the white color and shape of the flower attracts numerous different species. This is a tall and somewhat wild looking plant that will do best in meadows or naturalized gardens. It prefers full sun to part sun with average soils. 
    Blooms:  White, 2-3 weeks July-Sept
    Leaves:  Very large, fan-shaped leaves are rich green on top and bright white below
    Height: 5-7’
    Space: 3-4’
    Soil: Average-Dry-Moist
    Exposure:  Full sun-Part sun
    Fauna: Small pollinators--wasps, bees, and flies
    Seeds:  Hundreds of dark brown seeds attached to fluffy achenes
    Deer Resistance: High
    Zone: 4-8
    Native Status: NC Native, common in the Piedmont and Mountains, uncommon in the Coastal Plain
    Provenance: VA, seed grown