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    • Photo of Petasites japonicus rubra foliage 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

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    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

    Huge deep green leaves with the richest burgundy red undersides and stems. Just as showy as the variegated one but in a more subtle way. Blooms are more red.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Petasites japonicus rubra plant

    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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    Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

    aka Alpine Butterbur, Arctic Butterbur, Sweet Coltsfoot

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Petasites frigidus var. palmatus foliage by J.G. in SF
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    Petasites fragrans

    aka Winter Heliotrope

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - shade
    • high - drought tolerant
    Photo of Petasites fragrans form, habitat by Fritz Geller-Grimm
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    Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms'

    aka Petasites palmatus 'Golden Palms', Golden Coltsfoot

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Petasites hybridus

    aka Bog Rhubarb, Butterbur, Devil's Hat, Pestilence Wort

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-6b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Petasites hybridus foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Petasites japonicus ssp. giganteus 'Nishiki-buki'

    aka Petasites japonica 'Nishiki-buki', Petasites japonica 'Variegata', Petasites japonicus 'Variegatus', Giant Japanese Butterbur

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 40"-48"

    Width: 10'-17'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Petasites japonicus ssp. giganteus 'Nishiki-buki' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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