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Groovestem indian plantain

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Groovestem indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 21 U.S. states, including AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10a
Mature size: 2'–5'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jun–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Groovestem indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum) — *Arnoglossum plantagineum* — Groovestem indian plantain. Photo by Pieter Pelser via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Groovestem indian plantain (Arnoglossum plantagineum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

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, groovestem indian plantain pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia), Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).