Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

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stevenova Newcastle, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Apr 01, 2004

Butterbur
Petasites hybridus

Growing in moist soil on the banks of a small stream/burn in Northumberland UK.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 02, 2004

What pretty and unusual blooms! Both of your photos of these plants are great. Thanks for sharing.

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stevenova Newcastle, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Apr 04, 2004

Thanks for the comments htop

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 05, 2004

Your welcome. After the blooms die, what does the plant look like?

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stevenova Newcastle, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Apr 06, 2004

It develops large Rhubarb-like leaves usually 2-3 feet across, green on top and silvery underneath as they are covoured with a soft woolly vellum.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 06, 2004

A very interesting plant ... thanks for the information.

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