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The flowers of Plantago Major are shaped like small green cabbage heads. Plants grow 12 inches tall when in full bloom when grown from herb seeds. The foliage is low growing and green.
Broadleaf plantain grows as a perennial in USDA zones 3 - 9 reaching a height of 12 inches.
Younger leaves are recommended as they are more tender. The sinews from the broadleaf plantain are very pliable and tough when fresh and/or wetted, and can be used to make small cords or braiding. When dry the sinews harden, but also become more brittle. Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant
Broadleaf Plantain will self-seed readily by dropping its seeds and forming new Plantain herbs the following spring.
Pack of 1500 Seeds
Broadleaf plantain leaves have an ovate shape with deeply ribbed veins. The entire plant, including seeds, leaves and blossoms are edible. Broadleaf plantain produces flower stalks once mature. The young leaves are tender and succulent. Older leaves become chewy and eventually fibrous. The flavor of Broadleaf plantain leaves is earthy and slightly grassy with undertones of pepper, that pepper nuance is intensified with warmer climates and dry soil. The roots and flowers have milder and sweeter notes of the same flavors.