Water Plantain

Alisma plantago-aquatica
Small white flowers

Water Plantain - Water Plantain  - Water Plantain

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Height Range: 6 - 24 inches
Seeding Rate: Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 4,000 sq ft or Up to 10% of a Mixture
Seeds Per Pound: 825000

Water Plantain is a native perennial that is found in marshes, and muddy shorelines of streams and ponds. It does have some drought tolerance, but no salt tolerance. It prefers full sun and produces small white flowers in summer. Water Plantain is a source of food for many waterfowl species.

Photo courtesy of: Gary Larson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1992. Western wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. West Region, Sacramento.