Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Robin's plantain
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
In various mesic to dry forests, woodlands, and clearings; most numerous in, but not restricted to, calcareous soils, and often abundant in dry calcareous forests and woodlands. Frequent in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies and bees.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
12
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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