Buckhorn plantain has narrow, ribbed leaves and tall flower stalks topped with cone-shaped heads.
- Scientific name
- Plantago lanceolata
- Type
- Perennial broadleaf
- Most visible
- April–October
How to Identify Buckhorn Plantain
- Long, narrow leaves with 3–5 parallel veins
- Rosette growth
- Tall stalks with cylindrical flower heads
- Tolerates dry soil
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Common in dry, low-maintenance lawns through the growing season.
How to Control Buckhorn Plantain
- Spot-treat with a selective herbicide labeled for the weed and safe for your grass type, following the label exactly
- Keep turf thick with proper mowing height, watering, and feeding so seedlings can't establish
- Fall treatment for perennials