Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot (Petasites frigidus var. palmatus) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 0-1300 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

White

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Deep Shade, Partial Shade

Water

Moderate, High

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as sufficient moisture is available.

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Alternative names

Common names:

Western Coltsfoot, Coltsfoot

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