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Common Butterbur

Common Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

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

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

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

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Central Europe and temperate Asia

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafrootshoot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed, division, root cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with