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Petasites japonicus f. purpureus

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Petasites (pet-uh-SY-tees) (Info)
Species: japonicus f. purpureus

One vendor has this plant for sale.

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Burgundy
Bronze-Green
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive rcn48 On Apr 4, 2005, rcn48 from Lexington, VA
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Purple-leaf form of Petasites japonicus. Spring foliage is deep purple, turning more green during the summer. Once established, may become invasive.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lexington, Virginia



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