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Common Butterbur

Common Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

herbaceous part shade💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 8b

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A vigorous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves that emerge after its early spring flower spikes. Best suited to wet areas and woodland margins where it can spread freely.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Central Europe and temperate 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