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colt's-foot

colt's-foot

Tussilago farfara

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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A low-growing perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves that appear after small yellow daisy-like flowers bloom in early spring. Often considered invasive due to its vigorous spreading habit via underground rhizomes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with