Ovateleaf Indian Plantain

Arnoglossum ovatum

Ovateleaf Indian plantain is a tall Southeastern perennial of moist pinelands and savannas, with bold basal leaves and flat clusters of small whitish flowers that draw many pollinators to wet, sunny ground.

Family: Asteraceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 2–5 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: moist
Soil pH: acidic, neutral
Bloom: July, August, September
Bloom colors: white, green
Wildlife value: pollinators
Landscape uses: border
Native states: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX