Petasites albus
Petasites albus
- Native to:
- Albania | Algeria | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Netherlands | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Sweden | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Petasites
- Species:
- Petasites albus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing in spring.
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