Is Large-bracted Plantain safe for pets?

Yes, Large-bracted Plantain (Plantago Aristata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Large-bracted Plantain easy to care for?

Large-bracted Plantain has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Large-bracted Plantain grow indoors?

Large-bracted Plantain is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Large-bracted Plantain (Plantago Aristata) is a annual herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Plantago aristata is a native annual herbaceous plant of the Plantain family, characterized by slender spikes of small flowers and large bracts.

Last updated: February 2026

Large-bracted Plantain

Plantago Aristata

Plantago aristata is a native annual herbaceous plant of the Plantain family, characterized by slender spikes of small flowers and large bracts.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Large-bracted Plantain

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae

Genus:Plantago