Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Tussilago |
Species | farfara |
Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Origin | Europe, West and North Asia, North Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15 - 30 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Spreading. |
Propagation | Seed and rhizomes. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
Habitat | Wetlands. |
Leaf Description | The leaves resemble a colt's foot. The leaves have angular teeth on their margins. |
Flower Description | The flowers resemble dandelions and open on leafless stems before the leaves appear. Tubular disk flowers in the center and ray flowers around the periphery. |
Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are yellow. |