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Coltsfoot

Tussilago tussilago

Asteraceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Tussilago tussilago, commonly known as Coltsfoot, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. This species grows to a height of 0.1-0.3 meters and produces yellow flowers from early spring to late spring (March-May). It tolerates loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.1–0.3 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

3–8

Flower colors

Calendar
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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M
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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