Scientific Name(s)

Plantago lanceolata, P. major

Common Name

Ribwort Plantain

Type

Low growing perennial

Description

Rosette of low growing lancolate stalkless leaves. Flowers green in summer. Succeeded by brown seeds.

Habitat

Disturbed ground, lawns, farmyards.

Soil Type

Poor soils

Soil Fertility

Poor

Soil Moisture

Dry

Soil pH

All

Sunlight

Full sun

Success

Resistant to crushing, brown seeds copious disturbed by wind and birds. Low growing leaves evade the blades of the mower.

Importance

Important in lawns.

Cultural Control

Prevention (2.8, 2.6). Keep lawn clean. Use sterile compost. (1.5) Box up all trimmings. (1.1) in Spring only.

Chemical Control

Lawn sand in autumn, (3.3.2) in spring to late summer in warm conditions.