Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Petasites japonicus rubra
Also Known As
- Red Fuki
- Red Japanese Butterbur
- Red Sweet Coltsfoot
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-12'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Petasites japonicus rubra plant details
Petasites japonicus rubra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Petasites japonicus rubra
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: big leaves, red stems
GROWING CONDITIONS for Petasites japonicus rubra
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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How to Grow Petasites japonicus rubra
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-15'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - high
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-36"
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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