Plantago coronopus

Hare's Ear Plantain

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Mediterranean herbaceous plant featuring fleshy, lobed leaves in rosettes; thrives in sunny, rocky settings; drought tolerant once established.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hare's Ear Plantain
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Plantago
Species Coronopus
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Small white or greenish flowers on tall spikes in late spring/early summer.
Leaf Color Grey-green to glaucous blue-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or cactus mix with high mineral content

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; drought tolerant; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure; avoid deep shade to prevent leggy growth and etiolation

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding required; dilute fertilizer once a month during active growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove flower spikes after blooming to encourage foliage growth or maintain shape

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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