Locally, Robin’s plantain commonly grows on partially wooded roadsides, evidence of this plant’s adaptability to disturbed sites, including dry and gravelly ones. In late spring, plants produce a profusion of white or pale lavender flowers, followed by fluffy seed heads typical of plants in the Asteraceae family. After the flower stalks have faded, Robin’s plantain lives out the remainder of the growing season as a resilient groundcover that hugs the soil closely and tolerates mowing. Thriving in any soil type, this is a great addition to any low-maintenance landscapes.
Locally, Robin’s plantain commonly grows on partially wooded roadsides, evidence of this plant’s adaptability to disturbed sites, including dry and gravelly ones. In late spring, plants produce a profusion of white or pale lavender flowers, followed by fluffy seed heads typical of plants in the Asteraceae family. After the flower stalks have faded, Robin’s plantain lives out the remainder of the growing season as a resilient groundcover that hugs the soil closely and tolerates mowing. Thriving in any soil type, this is a great addition to any low-maintenance landscapes.
Height: 6-12”
Bloom Time: late spring
SITE CONDITIONS
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: moist, average, dry
CULTIVATION TIPS
Establishment: easy, spreads by rhizome and seed
Deer Resistance: high
INTERACTIONS
Pollinator Support: supports small bees and moths
CONSERVATION
Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast
Seed Propagated: yes
