Plantain Major – For Skin Relief & Pollinator-Friendly Groundcover

Usually available: spring & summer
Life cycle: perennial
Height: 15–30cm
Bloom colour: greenish-brown flower spikes
Position: full sun / part shade
Spacing: 20–25cm apart
Soil preference: moist, well-drained

You will receive 1 plantain major herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Plantain major (Plantago major) is a humble yet powerful perennial herb, traditionally valued as one of nature’s most versatile remedies. Its broad, oval leaves have been used for centuries to soothe cuts, insect bites, stings, and skin irritations, while teas and infusions have supported digestion and respiratory health. Though often overlooked as a common wayside plant, plantain major has earned a respected place in herbal tradition for its cooling, anti-inflammatory qualities.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s plantain major?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our plantain major plants are perfect for those seeking a dependable healing herb with strong historical roots. In the garden, its broad, ribbed leaves form a ground-hugging rosette, while its slender flower spikes rise in summer, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in a range of soils and conditions, making it a resilient and low-maintenance addition to any herb collection.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally used for soothing cuts, bites, stings, and minor skin irritations.

Culinary: young leaves sometimes used in salads or teas.

Ornamental: rosette of ribbed leaves adds texture to herb gardens.

Wildlife friendly: flower spikes attract pollinators and insects.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 15–30cm at maturity
Foliage: broad oval green leaves with prominent ribs
Flowers: greenish-brown upright flower spikes
Growth habit: low rosette with spreading groundcover habit

Safety note: generally safe in traditional use; concentrated extracts should be used with care.

With plantain major, your garden gains a resilient healing herb, a natural first-aid ally, and a pollinator-friendly wild plant. Grow it for its soothing qualities, tradition, and adaptability with The Healing Herb Garden.