{"product_id":"narrow-leaf-plantain-native-wild-herb","title":"Narrow Leaf Plantain - Native Wild Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA resilient and traditional herb for your healing garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow Leaf Plantain is a humble yet powerful native plant, often found growing quietly in meadows and along paths. It’s one of those herbs that has always been there — simple, dependable, and deeply rooted in traditional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and naturally at home in the UK landscape, it brings a sense of connection to wild places and older ways of living, where useful plants were part of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Healing Herb Garden Narrow Leaf Plantain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Plantain plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in borders, wildflower areas, or natural planting spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow Leaf Plantain (\u003cem\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy perennial herb known for its narrow, ribbed leaves and distinctive upright flower spikes. It grows reliably in a wide range of conditions and returns year after year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is ideal for wildlife gardens, meadows, and naturalised areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNarrow Leaf Plantain – The Healing Herb Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring – Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \/ Part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in borders, meadows, or natural planting areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 20 – 30 cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water until established; afterwards, minimal care is needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; allow to naturalise or cut back if needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil but is highly adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 – 50 cm × spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves can be picked as needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best harvested during active growth in spring and summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular picking encourages fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports wildlife and improves biodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for naturalised planting and wild gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely resilient and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Medium - 7cm","offer_id":57362028724606,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - 9cm","offer_id":57362031640958,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/narrow-leaf-plantain-native-wild-herb-1338715.png?v=1777846995","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/narrow-leaf-plantain-native-wild-herb","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}