Coltsfoot - Plant

Planting and care

Butterbur, fuki or sweet coltsfoot is a rhizomatous perennial that is noted for its huge basal leaves that form dense spreading clumps of foliage to 3 inch tall and 5 inch wide. It is native to Korea, China and Japan where it is typically found growing on wet streambanks in woodland areas.

Caring for Coltsfoot

It is a flower that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more.This plant is a great attractor for butterflies, so if you are looking to attract wildlife Coltsfoot is a great choice.

Typical uses of Coltsfoot

Special features: Banks of ponds, streams or water gardens. Bogs. Shady corner of the border or woodland garden as long as the soil moisture requirements can be met.

Culinary use: na

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose. Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area.

Medicinal use: na

References

• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
• https://myfolia.com