Petasites hybridus - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces light pink flowers arranged in spikes from February to April. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Butterbur is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Petasites officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Butterbur are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Butterbur has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Petasites hybridus forms light pink flowers arranged in spikes from February.

Use
Medicine, pond edge, stream