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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
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
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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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Zones
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