Petasites Frigidus

Petasites frigidus, the Arctic sweet coltsfoot[2] or Arctic butterbur, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Arctic to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in. Sweet coltsfoot (Petasites frigidus) earns its common name from the sweet scent of its flowers and the large, basal leaves. Coltsfoot begins flowering as early as February in cold, swampy wetlands across. Asteraceae Petasites frigidus Coltsfoot Stout erect stem with tight cluster of whitish to pink rayless flowers that open before leaves emerge. Flower stalks continue to lengthen as large leaves unfold.. Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot) is a low-growing perennial with rounded clusters of creamy white flowers in spring. Blooming just before the large, palmately divided leaves unfurl, the. I notice that, consistently, in the willow carrs project that I am currently working on, Petasites frigidus var. sagittatus is consistently and frequently found in low-lying, wet places . often on tussocks or.

Subspecies and varieties Our variety is Petasites frigidus (L.) Fries var. palmatus.