Petasites paradoxus

Silvery, wide but pointed leaves in summer. Flowers resembling white studded tennis balls in February. Excellent foliage plant - like a silvery hosta without the slug trouble. To 30cm. Hardy

At a glance

Common Name

Alpine butterburr

Type

Hardy perennial

Height

0 to 30cm

Colour

White

Spread Rate

Fast

Flowering

Winter

Soil Type

Moist, Normal, Drained

Aspect

Part-shade, Sun

Pollination

Attractive to pollinators

Feature

Interesting flowers in winter

Wildlife

Good source of early nectar for bees

Sue's Notes about Petasites paradoxus (Alpine butterburr)

A much smaller and less spreading form of the giant Petasites japonicus or Butterburr. We grow Allium christophii through it to good effect.

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