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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.424.050 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Plantago major ‘Rubrifolia’ |
| Common name : Red-leaved Plantain |
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| This is an ornamental red-leaved form of a plant commonly thought of as a lawn weed. It forms a clump of leathery bronzy-purple leaves, which develop particularly good red colour in the autumn. Insignificant spikes of green flowers should be cut off to prevent self seeding. Amazingly good ornamental value, adapting well to dry sites. Most seedlings that appear will come true to form. Probably hardy down to Zone 2 or colder. Extremely easy, this is practically a grow-anywhere plant although leaf colour will be best with some direct sun. Good deer resistance.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Green
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Purple Black
Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
15-30 cm
6-12 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Fast
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