Petasites frigidus Sweet coltsfoot (Compositae)

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Petasites frigidus
Sweet coltsfoot
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The Petasites frigidus plant species is found in N. Europe to Northern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet coltsfoot. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. speciosa. Tussilago frigida.

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Latin Name:  Petasites frigidus
Common Name:  Sweet coltsfoot
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Fries.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Streamsides, moist woods, bogs and other wet places in N. America[60].

General Uses: A good ground cover for the wilder areas of the garden[200]. The cotton-like seed heads have been used as a stuffing material for mattresses[257]. The leaves have sometimes been folded into conical containers for collecting fruit[257]. They have also been used to make a temporary funnel[257].

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