Petasites japonicus giganteus

Enormous rounded leaves have a slight resemblance to rhubarb
Greenish-white flowers appear before the foliage
An imposing perennial to locate beside a pond or stream
Will tolerate shallow standing water
Not quite invasive, but can be aggressive
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
120-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in a consistently moist to wet soil, in partial to full shade. Tolerates full sun but leaf wilting could occur in the hot afternoon sun. An aggressive wetland plant that needs room to grow.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge