Plantago rugelii native plantago species

Plantago rugelii is a native species of Plantago. Plantago rugelii is native to the eastern half of the USA. The difference between the native Plantago rugelii and non native Plantago major is Plantago rugelii will have red at the petiole and slightly narrower leaves. Plantago rugelii also will have taller skinnier flower stalks and black seeds. The non native Plantago major will have wider leaves and shorter more compact flower stalks and lacks red on the petiole. Plantago rugelii thrives in compacted clay or sandy soils and likes full sun or part sun.