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Petasites japonicus

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Petasites japonicus (butterbur) bears showy and fragrant flowers during mid spring.
Typical Uses Pond and vegetable garden.
Cautions Be advised that Petasites japonicus (butterbur) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.