Petasites japonicus
Sweet coltsfoot, Butterbur
Petasites Petasites
P. japonicus - P. japonicus is a vigorously spreading perennial with whitish-yellow flowers that are borne in winter to early spring before the leaves. In spring very large, kidney-shaped, green leaves develop.
Petasites japonicus is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
White, Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow, White in Winter
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Division, Seed
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Petasites japonicus (Sweet coltsfoot) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Grow in constantly moist, humus-rich soil in full shade or partial shade.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Petasites japonicus
Sweet coltsfoot, Butterbur
Petasites Petasites
P. japonicus - P. japonicus is a vigorously spreading perennial with whitish-yellow flowers that are borne in winter to early spring before the leaves. In spring very large, kidney-shaped, green leaves develop.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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White, Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow, White in Winter
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Division, Seed
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Petasites japonicus (Sweet coltsfoot) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Grow in constantly moist, humus-rich soil in full shade or partial shade.
Clay, Loamy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
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