Plantago maritima, the sea plantain, seaside plantain or goose tongue, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It has a subcosmopolitan distribution in temperate and Arctic regions, native to most of Europe, northwest Africa, northern and central Asia, northern North America, and southern South America. lantago maritima is a perential growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September.
Plantago Maritima Care
Plantago Maritima
Other names: Seaside Plantain, Goose Tongue



What is the plant
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How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly to keep the compost moist and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Pruning
Harvest shoots from June to August. After that time shoots will become woody. Treat samphire as a slow-growing cut-and-come-again crop and leave a month between each cut.
Sunlight
Part shade.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Hardy plant – withstands winter low temperatures.
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