How much sun does Redseed Plantain need?

Redseed Plantain grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Redseed Plantain bloom?

Redseed Plantain blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Redseed Plantain native?

Redseed Plantain (Plantago rhodosperma) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Redseed Plantain attract?

Redseed Plantain draws bees and beetles.

Is Redseed Plantain HOA-friendly?

Redseed Plantain takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Redseed Plantain

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Plantago rhodosperma

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 10 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain Sonoran Basin and Range

Redseed plantain is a small native annual that forms compact rosettes of narrow leaves with distinctive red-tinged seeds. This low-growing wildflower produces small flower spikes in spring and early summer before completing its life cycle.

In an HOA neighborhood

Redseed 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.

Plantain species are commonly viewed as weeds
Annual nature creates gaps and inconsistent appearance
Very small size may appear sparse in formal landscapes

Wildlife value

The flowers attract small native bees and beetles during its spring blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal habitat and nectar resources for pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Redseed Plantain need?: Redseed Plantain grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Redseed Plantain bloom?: Redseed Plantain blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Redseed Plantain native?: Redseed Plantain (Plantago rhodosperma) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Redseed Plantain attract?: Redseed Plantain draws bees and beetles.
Is Redseed Plantain HOA-friendly?: Redseed 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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