Petasites japonicus

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Japanese Butterbur; Sweet Coltsfoot

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DERIVATION

japonicus

- from Japan

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Other Plants in the Aster Family

HABIT

Herbaceous | Rhizomatous

RANGE

Korea, China, Japan, naturalized in Europe, Introduced Washington, British Colombia, Ontario

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

White (Yellowish-white)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Shade | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Japanese Butterbur | Sweet Coltsfoot

Location Map for Petasites japonicus (Japanese Butterbur; Sweet Coltsfoot) - 5 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Petasites japonicus:
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Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	022515*1	2002	Victorian Secret Garden
2	022515*2	2002	Plantasia
3	022515*3	2002	Plantasia
4	023348*2	2002	Shady Lane
5	023348*4	2002	Japanese Garden

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	FLOWERING: When Petasites japonicus has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

2020
2016
2006

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