Petasites frigidus var. palmatus ‘Golden Palms’ (Golden Coltsfoot)
Golden Coltsfoot, Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot 'Golden Palms', Palmate Coltsfoot 'Golden Palms', Palmate Butterbur 'Golden Palms', Western Coltsfoot 'Golden Palms'
Petasites frigidus var. palmatus ‘Golden Palms’ (Golden Coltsfoot) is a low-growing perennial with rounded clusters of creamy white flowers in spring. Blooming just before the large, palmately divided, golden leaves unfurl, the blossoms are a charming harbinger of spring. Golden Palms spreads by fast-growing underground rhizomes to form a shimmering groundcover. Thriving in moist or damp areas, this is a nice addition for pond, bog, or shade garden where it spreads readily.
- Grows up to 24 in. tall and wide (60 cm).
- Best grown in full sun to part shade in moist to wet soils. Requires shade in southern climates and needs sun elsewhere for best color. This plant is tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as adequate moisture is available
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc. www.terranovanurseries.com
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
