Petasites growing leaf plant rhizome of the genus Petasites also known as Butterburs, Petasites perennial deciduous plant also used as ornamental ground cover plant and medical plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate also as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green or variegate green and yellow in heart shape grow on stems.
Petasites flower
Flower color white, yellow, pink, purple or mostly mix colors, small star shape that create ball.
Petasites for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Petasites growing and care:
Moist soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Rhizome / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant?
10-60cm, 4-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Star small flowers that create ball, colors can be white, yellow, pink, purple or mix
Scientific name:
Petasites
