Family:  Plantain (Plantaginaceae)

Hardy to Zones 3 to 10

Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and naturalized worldwide.  As a food, young leaves may be incorporated in salads or as a potherb.  Traditional usage (TWM): antimicrobial and antiinflammatory, wound healing, immunotonic, soothing, diuretic.  Source of antibacterial tannins and cell-proliferating allantoin.  Plants thrive in sun or shade, moist or sodden soils.  Broad, oval, bright green leaves.   Space plants 1 foot apart.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown