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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Buck’s-horn plantain: when and how to prune
Plantago coronopus
Buck’s-horn plantain is best pruned in June–August.
| Pruning months | June–August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–September |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Buck’s-horn plantain: when to prune it?
From June to August, cut off the flower stalks of plants grown for the kitchen. Plants in paving joints or a wild corner need nothing.
Buck’s-horn plantain: how to prune it?
- Cut the spikes off with their stalks at the rosette as soon as they appear.
- Between paving or in a wild corner, leave the spikes, so that birds can eat the seeds and the plant can self-seed.
- In autumn, pull out spent, dried-up plants and put them on the compost heap.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: June–August.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Buck’s-horn plantain · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.