Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Tussilago
- Species:
- Tussilago farfara
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Bombus spec (Bombus spec), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), Sitka bumble bee (Bombus sitkensis), small carpenter bees (Ceratina Latreille), Spurred Small Carpenter Bee (Ceratina calcarata), Spurred Small Carpenter Bee (Ceratina calcarata), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus) Sweat Bees: Pure green sweat bee (Augochlora pura), Pure green sweat bee (Augochlora pura) Leafcutter Bees: Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria), Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria) Butterflies:Anglewings (Polygonia Hübner), Northern Azure (Celastrina lucia), Northern Azure (Celastrina lucia)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed sites and roadsides