Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Cacalia atriplicifolia
- Phonetic Spelling
- arn-oh-GLOS-sum at-ry-pliss-ih-FOH-lee-um
- Description
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Pale Indian Plantain has striking foliage. It is best for natural areas.
Habitat: Mesic forests, woodland edges, clearings, prairies, meadows
Site: Woods, pastures
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Arnoglossum
- Species:
- atriplicifolium
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern U.S.A
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Perennial
- Wildflower
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from June to November.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Flat-top cluster of small flower heads, each containing five or more white to yellowish green flowers; five lobes; stiff, slender. Blooms from June to October.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- White
- Leaf Feel:
- Waxy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Undersides of leaves and stems have a waxy, white coating; leaves are irregular, fan-shaped; coarsely lobed or toothed
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
