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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

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.

Great Indian Plantain

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Arnoglossum reniforme

Last reviewed: June 2026

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

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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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