Plant Family

Plantaginaceae

5 plants in database

Plantaginaceae in this database spans zones 3-10 with 5 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Edible) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Plantaginaceae
Plants in Database
5
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
3–10
Herbaceous
5 plants
Ground Cover
5 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Edible×5 Medicinal×5 Dynamic Accumulator×3 Ground Cover×2 Animal Fodder×2 Wildlife Attractor×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Plantaginaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Slugs
100% of family
Gastropoda
Aphids
80% of family
Aphidoidea
Snails
40% of family
Gastropoda

All Plantaginaceae Plants — 5 total

Broadleaf Plantain
Plantago major
Buck Plantain
Plantago coronopus
Hoary Plantain
Plantago media
Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Sea Plantain
Plantago maritima