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Pale indian plantain

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale indian plantain (Arnoglossum atriplicifolium) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jul–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 30 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 4'–10'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jul–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Pale indian plantain (Arnoglossum atriplicifolium) — *Arnoglossum atriplicifolium* — Pale indian plantain. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Pale indian plantain (Arnoglossum atriplicifolium) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jul–Nov.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, pale indian plantain pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia).