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. |
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