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Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

Also Known As

  • Alpine Butterbur
  • Arctic Butterbur
  • Sweet Coltsfoot

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, aquatic

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 5'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Petasites frigidus var. palmatus plant details

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover aquatic with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring-summer, white, early emerging, large dark green foliage Zone 4-9. 3', PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Petasites frigidus var. palmatus plant

How to Grow Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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