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Tussilago farfara

Also Known As

  • Butterbur
  • Coltsfoot

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 36"-72"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tussilago farfara plant details

Tussilago farfara is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tussilago farfara

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tussilago farfara

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: yellow, palmate foliage Zone 5-9. 1'-1.5', Europe, sun-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Tussilago farfara plant

How to Grow Tussilago farfara

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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