Petasites fragrans
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Petasites fragrans

Winter Heliotrope · Butterbur

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–10
Click count
75
Observations
4

Description

Source: leafsnap

Petasites pyrenaicus, the winter heliotrope, is a medicinal and ornamental flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The pyrenees butterbur grows best in moderate light, with sunlight filtered through leaves being its preferred condition. It can tolerate lower light levels similar to a forest floor beneath dense tree crowns. However, too much exposure can cause its health to decline.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Pyrenees butterbur is naturally adapted to temperate climates with temperatures ranging from 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). Ideally, a moderation between these extremes across the seasons promotes optimal growth and health.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is typically enough for Pyrenees butterbur, although several feedings can boost growth. Apply fertilizer about every month to a month and a half. Fertilizing improves leaf appearance and performance, helping maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Petasites
Family
Compositae
Hardiness Zone
5-10
Mature Height
10 cm
Mature Spread
25 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Spring
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Libya, Tunisia, Italy, Algeria, France

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Common Names (2)

en Winter Heliotrope
en Butterbur