Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants

Prairie Indian Plantain

Prairie Indian Plantain

Cacalia plantaginea

Full sun, moderately wet to medium moisture level, rich soil, circumneutral pH.  3-6 ft. height, blooms in summer, white flowers.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Davidson, Rutherford, Bedford, and Marshall counties only

Designated a “Special Concern” plant in Tennessee.  Although flowers are insignificant, foliage is striking with glossy leaves at the plant base.

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