About
A showy bulb, reaching 15-60cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers.
About the genus
Tussilago is a low-growing herbaceous perennial spread by seeds and rhizomes. Erect, scaly woolly stems produce dandelion-like single flower heads which appear before the crinkly leaves between March and April.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil