Petasites frigidus var. palmatus 'Golden Palms'
Petasites frigidus 'Golden Palms' is a dramatic, glowing, golden form of our native coltsfoot.
Description:
Petasites frigidus 'Golden Palms' is a dramatic, glowing, golden form of our native coltsfoot which occurs right across Canada and in some of the northern US states. The flowers emerge first in early spring as rounded creamy white clusters that then elongate. The palmate foliage emerges bright gold with thin red edges reaching two feet or more across. Protect young foliage from slugs. This plant is a spreader so be prepared or plant where you can control it. Possibly hardy to zone 5.
Common Name: Golden Coltsfoot
Family: Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Moist woods and thickets.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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