Groovestem Indian Plantain
Arnoglossum plantagineum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Groovestem Indian Plantain is a native forb blooming June through August across the central and southeastern United States. This wetland plant attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles with its white flower clusters.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, IA, IL and 15 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Deer
Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Groovestem Indian plantain is a tall native perennial with large, broad leaves and clusters of small white flowers that bloom through summer. This woodland edge plant forms upright clumps and works well in naturalized areas or mixed perennial borders.
Growing Groovestem Indian Plantain
Grow Groovestem Indian Plantain in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Groovestem 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.
- Very tall growth habit appears uncontrolled
- Can look weedy when dormant
- Large size may appear unkempt to neighbors
Wildlife value
The summer flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles for nectar. The seeds provide food for birds in fall.
Common questions
- When does Groovestem Indian Plantain bloom?
- Groovestem Indian Plantain blooms from June through August, producing clusters of small white flowers that attract various pollinators.
- Where is Groovestem Indian Plantain native?
- This plant is native to much of the central and southeastern United States, including states from Minnesota and Michigan south to Texas and Louisiana, and east to Ohio and Tennessee.
- What pollinators visit Groovestem Indian Plantain?
- The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles, making it a valuable plant for supporting native pollinator populations.
- What growing conditions does Groovestem Indian Plantain prefer?
- This adaptable forb tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade and grows well in medium to moist soils, often found in wetlands and prairie edges.
- Is Groovestem Indian Plantain HOA-friendly?
- Groovestem 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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