Petasites × hybridus is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae grown for ground cover in damp, sheltered spots. It favours moist to wet, neutral to slightly acidic soils and performs in partial to full shade. Flowering occurs February to April in the UK. The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and is toxic if ingested.

Butterbur (Petasites × hybridus) suits moist, sheltered shade and neutral to slightly acidic soils and flowers February to April.

Petasites is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, that are commonly referred to as butterburs and coltsfoots. They are perennial plants with thick, creeping underground rhizomes and large rhubarb-like leaves during the growing season.

Petasites × hybridus

Butterbur | Petasites × hybridus

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