Red plantain – Plantago major potted plant
£6.99
Seeds and perennial leek bulbils are in stock. Our next re-stock of plants will be on Monday 27th October 2025
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An underrated and wonderful hardy herbaceous perennial vegetable sometimes known as ‘Rubrifolia’. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, soups or stir fries. Red plantain is a herbaceous perennial and is dormant over the winter, plants can be planted now and you will see new growth in the spring.
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Description
Red plantain – Plantago major Plantain is an underrated and wonderful perennial vegetable sometimes known as ‘Rubrifolia’. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, soups or stir fries, older leaves can be boiled and eaten. They can also be dried for using later on and the seeds are edible too. It is also a medicinal and highly nutritious plant packed with vitamins and minerals. Space plants about 20-30cm apart in sun or part shade. It will gently self sow in your garden, so you will have it around for a long time. Plants are herbaceous, so will go dormant over the winter and re-emerge in the spring.
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