Pale Indian Plantain is quite the statement plant with its big, broad, blue-green leaves and seven-foot height. Its flowers are visited by a variety of native bees and butterflies (illinoiswildflower.info) and it is a host plant for 5 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Pale Indian Plantain’s late-season bloom time makes it an important food source when many other prairie species have finished flowering.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Pale Indian Plantain is quite the statement plant with its big, broad, blue-green leaves and seven-foot height. Its flowers are visited by a variety of native bees and butterflies (illinoiswildflower.info) and it is a host plant for 5 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Pale Indian Plantain’s late-season bloom time makes it an important food source when many other prairie species have finished flowering.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun-light shade
Soil Moisture: Medium/dry – Dry
Height: up to 7 feet
Plant Spacing: 3-4 feet
Bloom Time: July-September
Bloom Color: White
Advantages: Bird Favorite, Deer Resistant
Host Plant: 5 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
