Petasites spp.
Common Name: "Coltsfoot"
Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Asteraceae Hardiness Zone: Zones vary Sunlight: Semi-shade to full sun Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Deep, humus-rich, fertile Moisture: Moist, even boggy Plant Height x Width: 1-3.5' high and spreads Leaf: Large, lightly toothed, kidney-shaped Flower: Clusters of fertile and sterile flowers emerge on stout stems Bloom Time: March, before leaves emerge Bloom Size: Medium-large Maintenance: Grow in containers to control spread Landscape use: Shoreline of ponds, banks of stream, bogs, woodland garden Pest and Disease: No serious problems, watch for slugs Planting Instructions: Grow in containers to control rhizomatous spread and grow in containers if in water Propagation: Division |