Vigorous perennial with widely creeping rhizomes. The large round leaves up to 2′ or more across are held on top of 3′ stems. Densely clustered yellow-white flower heads appear in early spring long before foliage emerges. Plants require ample room to spread without invading less vigorous neighboring plants. Prefers shade and boggy areas.
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PETASITES japonicus subsp. gigantea – Japanese Butterbur
PETASITES japonicus subsp. gigantea – Vigorous perennial with widely creeping rhizomes. The large round leaves up to 2′ or more across are held on top of 3′ stems. Densely clustered yellow-white flower heads appear in early spring long before foliage emerges. Plants require ample room to spread without invading less vigorous neighboring plants. Prefers shade and boggy areas.
Height: 3′ Zone: 5
Part Shade / Full Shade