Coltsfoot. An upright British native with basal rosettes of heart-shaped green leaves, white-woolly beneath. Yellow flowers in late winter and spring. Max Height 15cm to 30cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers February to April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Tussilago farfara
An upright British native with basal rosettes of heart-shaped green leaves, white-woolly beneath. Yellow flowers in late winter and spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Tussilago |
|---|---|
| Species | farfara |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Coltsfoot |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm, 30cm |
| Family | Compositae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wild garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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