seeds: Plantago maritima (seaside plantain)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code A = Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

This 6” tall species is newer to Blue Stem and one of our personal favorites. Not one you’ll normally find at any garden centers, except for Blue Stem! Great in a dry, tough, salty area with a lot of sun. Often found in rock crevices in coastal areas on the shore. That doesn’t mean this species needs the beach to survive, dry depleted soils will generally do the trick.

Always do your own research first, but the leaves and seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s reported the leaves have good umami.

seeds: plantago maritima (seaside plantain)

Name: seeds: plantago maritima (seaside plantain)
SKU: SEED-PLA-MAR

$4.75

Quantity

Not available but we are working on it!

packet 50 seeds

stratification code
A

type: Perennial

sun needs: Full to part sun

water needs: Dry to average

height: 6"

plant spacing: 1/sq ft

bloom time: May, June, July, August, September

bloom color: green/brown

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

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seeds: plantago maritima (seaside plantain)

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type:	Perennial
sun needs:	Full to part sun
water needs:	Dry to average
height:	6"
plant spacing:	1/sq ft
bloom time:	May, June, July, August, September
bloom color:	green/brown