Coltsfoot - Plant
Description for Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot, is a plant in the groundsel tribe in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to Europe and parts of western and central Asia. It has had uses in traditional medicine.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| butterbur ,Tussilago farfara,coltsfoot,Tussilago | Yellowish-white | April | 2.00 to 3.00 feet | easy to grow |
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.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part shade to full shade | well-drained soil | Medium to wet | 41 to 86 degrees F | Apply any organic fertilizer |
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
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