Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms'

Also Known As

Petasites palmatus 'Golden Palms'
Golden Coltsfoot

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-16"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms' plant details

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring and winter cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: big leaves, fragrant, showy, spreading, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Petasites frigidus 'Golden Palms' is a dramatic, glowing, golden form of our native coltsfoot which occurs right across Canada and in some of the northern US states. The flowers emerge first in early spring as rounded creamy white clusters that then elongate. The palmate foliage emerges bright gold with thin red edges reaching two feet or more across. Protect young foliage from slugs. This plant is a spreader so be prepared or plant where you can control it. Possibly hardy to zone 5.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Striking, shimmering and shining golden palmate leaves up to a foot across make a bold and bright statement for the moist garden spot. The 2-3' clumps arise in early spring after its unusual stalks of pink and white flowers. A beautiful addition for pond, bog or well-irrigated spot where it spreads enthusiastically, can be invasive if not contained. Needs some sun for best color, but requires afternoon shade in hot climates; this perennial will go summer dormant without adequate moisture. PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Resembling a stand of golden palm trees, this 12-14" tall ground cover burnishes pond side or boggy area with bright gold – Sun to light shade – Bold leaves add sculptural quality – Not wimpy…so site carefully – We love it and let it do what it wants. Also a nice 'tropicalissimo' touch.

By: Secret Garden Growers

As large as the rest. Golden/chartreuse leaves, hand shaped rather than round. Likes a fair amount of shade and a lot of moisture. And the blooms look like this.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Blooms white usually in February before foliage emerges, a golden wild sport discovered by Chuck Pavlich. Zone 4-9. 3', PNW, part shade, moist-wet

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

A wild sport collected at 1500' in the Northwest by Chuck Pavlich. Shimmering metallic golden "palms", which can grow to almost 3 feet wide arise in early spring proceeded by cream colored male flower spikes from February to April. Thrives in moist conditions. requires shade in southern climes and needs sun elsewhere for best color. This is a spreader.

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

A golden form of our northwest native, originally collected by Chuck Pavlich. The bright yellow, fragrant leaves are palmate and deeply lobed and can reach 2 ft in diameter on 12" stems. Whitish flowers are produced in late winter/early spring before the foliage is fully present. Best in a shaded spot. Spreading by underground rhizomes, this herbaceous perennial is an exuberant grower where moisture is plentiful; more restrained with average water; can go dormant if dry in summer. You decide. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.