Woolly Plantain
Plantago patagonica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, AZ, CA, CO and 35 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Woolly plantain is a small native annual with soft, fuzzy leaves that form a low rosette. It produces inconspicuous flower spikes from late spring through summer and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly 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.
- Commonly perceived as a weed by most people
- Annual lifecycle means bare spots when plants die
- Very informal appearance doesn't match typical landscape expectations
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar and pollen for native bees and beneficial beetles during its extended blooming period from May through August.
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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