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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Hoary plantain: when and how to prune
Plantago media
Hoary plantain is best pruned in August–September.
| Pruning months | August–September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Hoary plantain: when to prune it?
In late August or September, after flowering and seed set.
Hoary plantain: how to prune it?
- Mow the meadow, rosettes and all; they lie flat and survive mowing.
- Remove the cuttings so that the soil stays poor.
- Leave a strip uncut until the following spring, as shelter for insects.
- In a border, cut off the spent spikes just above the rosette.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: August–September.
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: Hoary plantain · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.