Petasites japonicus 'Giganteus' (Giant Japanese Coltsfoot) Flowers White Family: Ranunculaceae Zone: 3 -

Family:  Ranunculaceae Zone:  3 - 9 Natural Range:  Eastern North America Soil:  Average

Soil:  Average humus rich

Monoecious flowers are formed March and April

Dark pink flowers with long spurs hover way above foliage

Large glossy leaves

Petasites japonicus 'Giganteus' (Giant Japanese Coltsfoot) Flowers White Family: Ranunculaceae Zone: 3 -Zone: 6 8 Natural Range: Japan Soil: Moist wet, humus rich Light: Part shade Attributes: Deciduous, 4' 7' tall. Huge round leaves to 4' across. Strange frilly winter blooms that resemble an ornamental cabbage. Notes: This form has huge foliage. Give them plenty of room to grow. They do well with lots of bright light, but shade them from the hottest part of the day. They may wilt in a too hot of a spot but if their roots are kept moist they will bounce