Great Indian Plantain
Arnoglossum reniforme
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Great Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum reniforme) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, DE, GA and 17 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Great Indian Plantain is a tall native wildflower with large, distinctive kidney-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers in summer. This woodland perennial adds dramatic foliage texture to partially shaded garden areas and naturalizes well over time.
In an HOA neighborhood
Great Indian Plantain takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Large leaves can appear too wild for formal landscapes
- May look messy when flowers fade
- Uncommon plant that HOAs might not recognize as intentional
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract native bees and butterflies, while the seeds provide food for birds in fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Great Indian Plantain need?
- Great Indian Plantain grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Great Indian Plantain bloom?
- Great Indian Plantain blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Great Indian Plantain native?
- Great Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum reniforme) is native to AL, AR, DE, GA and 17 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Great Indian Plantain attract?
- Great Indian Plantain draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Great Indian Plantain HOA-friendly?
- Great Indian Plantain takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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